Recently, the Middle East region has once again been plunged into a fierce conflict, with fierce fighting between Israel and Hamas (Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement) in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the tragedy of hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries and tens of thousands of homelessness. The conflict has aroused great concern and condemnation from the international community, yet the Arab response has been surprisingly calm.
In contrast to the aggressive stance of vocal support for Palestine, some Arab countries have even formally established diplomatic relations with Israel, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco. This has sparked widespread speculation as to whether Arab concerns about Palestine have receded, or have they found a more effective strategy against Israel?
There is an argument that Arab countries may have studied thoroughly and found a correct way to consume Israel. Their strategy is to turn the war into a long, continuous, time-consuming war that gradually weakens Israel over time. The viability of this strategy lies in the fact that Israel is too small to withstand a high-intensity military conflict for a long time.
Arab countries may believe that such a war of attrition could make Israel unsustainable. At the same time, by forging closer ties with the United States and the West, Arab countries can gain more economic and political support and avoid direct conflict with regional competitors such as Iran and Turkey. In this way, Arab countries will be able to safeguard their international image and protect their own interests in practical actions.
However, this statement is not without its flaws. First, the normalization of diplomatic relations between Arab countries and Israel does not mean that they have abandoned their support for Palestine. In fact, while reaching an agreement, these countries have emphasized the protection of the legitimate rights and interests of the Palestinians and advocated a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Second, the normalization of relations between Arab countries and Israel will not necessarily lead to more benefits.
On the contrary, they may lose some of their traditional allies and partners, and even provoke some opposition and discontent at home. Above all, the normalization of Arab countries with Israel does not ensure that Israel stops its oppression and aggression against the Palestinians. Israel's strategic goal is to eliminate Hamas and establish a Jewish nation-state, not peaceful coexistence with the Palestinians. As long as Israel believes that control and expansion are in the interest of its own security and interests in the occupied lands, it is unlikely to give up easily.
Overall, the normalization of diplomatic relations between Arab countries and Israel is a complex and serious issue that cannot be summed up in a single sentence. This phenomenon has both its rationality and its limitations, and it is both a temporary consideration and a far-reaching impact. We should not evaluate it solely on the basis of one viewpoint, but should conduct in-depth analysis from multiple angles in order to better understand the complex situation in the Middle East and contribute our thinking and efforts to peace and development.