The White House's tough warning to Israel was like a punch to the Middle Eastern powerhouse, putting unprecedented pressure on the Middle Eastern powerhouse.
The Biden administration's harsh rhetoric not only highlights the United States' concern about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but also reflects the international community's widespread dissatisfaction with Israel's behavior.
So, in the face of the White House's "ultimatum", what choice will the Netanyahu government make? Will it continue to be tough or choose to compromise?
Let's start with a review of what happened.
Recently, U.S. President Joe Biden had a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Biden explicitly warned Israel that U.S. policy on Gaza will focus closely on how Israel protects civilians and provides humanitarian assistance.
If Israel is unable to make the changes that the United States expects, the White House will not rule out adjusting its policy toward Israel.
Behind this warning is a series of recent Israeli militant actions, including attacks on Western humanitarian organizations and the Iranian embassy in Syria, which have drawn widespread attention and condemnation from the international community.
Does Israel dare to come hard?
Whether Israel will continue its hardline course in the face of US pressure is a question of concern.
Historically, Israel has repeatedly ignored the warnings and condemnations of the international community and adhered to its course of action.
However, this time the situation seems to be different. The U.S. warning is not groundless, but is based on a series of serious incidents.
More importantly, the U.S. warning was accompanied by a specific threat of policy adjustment, which undoubtedly increased the pressure on Israel.
China's influence in the Middle East is on the rise
At the same time, China's influence in the Middle East is on the rise.
China strongly condemned Israel's air strikes on the Iranian embassy and raised a deafening voice at the UN meeting.
China's statement not only gives support to Iran and other victim countries, but also demonstrates China's positive attitude and sense of responsibility in Middle East affairs.
With the comprehensive development of China in many fields such as economy and politics, its influence in the Middle East will also be further expanded.