In October 2023, the conflict between Palestine and Israel escalated again, with the two sides engaged in the fiercest fighting since the Fourth Middle East War in 1973. The conflict has not only killed and injured thousands, but has also sparked global concern and concern.
The United States, as an ally of Israel, has been trying to play a mediating role in the conflict, but it has been resisted and opposed by Palestine and other Arab countries. Although Israel has a strong military force, it has not been able to completely defeat Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups, but has fallen into a passive and difficult situation. How will this conflict be won and lost, and who will be the biggest beneficiary?
The United States is Trapped: The Cost and Dilemma of Supporting Israel
The United States has always been Israel's staunchest supporter and ally, and has given Israel tremendous assistance and support in the political, economic, military, and diplomatic fields. The United States believes that safeguarding Israel's security and interests is one of its core strategic objectives in the Middle East and is also one of its important missions in safeguarding democracy and human rights around the world.
However, U.S. support for Israel has also brought a heavy price and dilemma to the United States. On the one hand, the United States has repeatedly vetoed draft resolutions calling for a ceasefire and the protection of Palestinian human rights in the UN Security Council, which has aroused strong criticism and disgust from the international community and damaged the international image and reputation of the United States.
On the other hand, the influence and discourse power of the United States in the Middle East have also been seriously weakened, and the relations between the United States and Iran, Turkey, Qatar and other countries have become more tense and antagonistic, and the relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and other countries have also appeared rifts and differences. The role and interests of the United States in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have been trapped and it is difficult to get out.
Israel's fiasco: the limits and risks of military superiority
Israel is the most powerful military force in the Middle East, with advanced weaponry and a well-trained army, as well as the deterrent power of nuclear weapons. Israel has won landslide victories in successive wars with Palestine and other Arab countries, consolidating Israel's position and security. However, Israel's military superiority also has its limitations and risks.
Israel has not been able to completely eliminate Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups, which have relied on underground tunnels, rockets, suicide attacks, and other means to inflict constant harassment and threats against Israel. In addition, Israel's heavy bombardment of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank has caused a large number of civilian casualties, triggered condemnation and protests from the international community, and intensified Palestinian hatred and resistance. Israel's situation and challenges in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have been defeated disastrously and irreparable.
Who's the biggest winner: the new landscape and opportunities in the Middle East
The continuous escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has not only had a far-reaching impact on both Palestinians and Israelis, but has also changed the political pattern and balance of power in the Middle East. In this conflict, some countries and organizations have shown an active role and influence and are expected to be the biggest winners.
First, Iran is an important behind-the-scenes driver of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and by providing weapons, funds, intelligence, and training support to Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups, Iran has strengthened its position and influence in the Middle East, and has also undermined the interests and prestige of the United States and Israel.
Secondly, Turkey is an active mediator in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and by maintaining close contacts and communication with Hamas and other Arab countries, Turkey has played an important role in promoting the ceasefire and peace process, and has also demonstrated its image and responsibility as a regional power and leader of the Islamic world.
As a permanent member of the Security Council and an important participant in the Middle East peace process, China has always insisted on supporting the just demands of the Palestinians, advocated the realization of the two-state solution, and actively pushed the international community to take effective actions, providing China's solution and wisdom for easing Palestinian-Israeli tensions and maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East. The impact and possibility of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will bring a new pattern and opportunities to the Middle East region.
epilogue
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a complex and sensitive issue that involves the interests and demands of many parties and cannot be resolved overnight.
However, we must not lose hope in peace, and we must persist in seeking a mutually acceptable solution through dialogue and negotiation to achieve peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel and harmonious development in the Middle East. We call on the international community, in particular the Security Council, to act as soon as possible to stop the violence, protect civilians and promote peace. We also expect China to continue to play a positive and constructive role on the Palestinian-Israeli issue and contribute more to the Middle East peace process.