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Text: Xu Xu.
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Since the Third Middle East War in 1967, Israel has been regarded as an "invincible" military power in the Middle East. However, the recent actions of Hamas and Iran seem to pose a major challenge to this myth. Last October, Hamas fired 5,000 rockets into Israel, and it is shocking that the Israeli army was forced to withdraw mostly from the Gaza Strip, even with the deployment of Apache helicopter gunships.
What is even more surprising is that Iran recently sent drones and missiles to break through the world's largest Israeli air defense network, and carried out substantial retaliatory actions against Israel. In the face of a double whammy from Hamas and Iran, the United States and Western allies have also begun to speak out against Israel's military action, which will undoubtedly further shake Israel's influence in the Middle East. Is this the end of the myth of the Middle East powers, and what kind of far-reaching impact will this "war of counterattack" sweeping the world have on the situation in the Middle East?
Since October last year, the situation in the Middle East has been in turmoil, with Hamas firing 5,000 rockets at Israel, and Iran even bypassing its air defenses to retaliate against Israel, shocking the world. This series of moves has shattered Israel's long-standing myth of "invincibility" and has subjected its position in the Middle East to unprecedented shocks and challenges.
Why is Israel's army, which has always been formidable, retreating in the face of Hamas and Iran? What is the reason for its declining influence in the Middle East? What is the deep-seated reason behind this shocking defeat for this once "invincible" power in the Middle East?
The "counterattack war" dates back to October last year, when Hamas fired 5,000 rockets at Israel, and the fierce exchange of fire continued for weeks. Despite the deployment of Apache helicopter gunships, the Israeli army was unable to completely suppress Hamas's firepower. In the end, Israeli forces had to be forced to withdraw mostly from the Gaza Strip. Hamas's victory over Israel, the number one military power in the Middle East, with its humble rockets, was an unprecedented victory.
Even more shocking is the fact that, just a few months later, Iran sent more than 300 drones and missiles in retaliation against Israel, which were able to break through the traditionally extremely tight Israeli air defense system. In the face of the double blow from Hamas and Iran, Israel has been losing ground and the myth of its "invincibility" has been shattered.
There are many deep-seated reasons why Hamas and Iran have been able to inflict heavy losses on Israel's military strength in such a short period of time. The first is the improvement of weapons and equipment, although Hamas is still dominated by rudimentary rockets, but their number and accuracy have been greatly improved, and Iran's drone and missile technology has also made great strides and is now able to break through Israel's air defense network. Second, the innovation of tactics and strategies has also contributed to this.
Hamas has adopted a protracted war of resistance to "wait for work" to consume Israel's military strength to the maximum, while Iran has adopted the method of "precision strikes" to achieve twice the result with half the effort. Thirdly, the growing and united anti-Israeli forces in the region have made Israel increasingly militarily powerless. It can be said that the superimposed effect of these factors has finally put Israel, which was once "invincible", into a situation of being passively beaten.
Looking back at history, we find that Israel was almost "invincible" before. In the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, a guerrilla force of 70,000 people defeated the Arab coalition army composed of Egypt, Jordan, Syria and other countries, and in the 1967 "Six-Day War", the Israeli army captured a large part of Jordan, Egypt and Syria in only six days. This series of brilliant achievements has created the "invincible" Israeli military myth. But now, the rise of Iran and Hamas has clearly cast doubt on that myth. After all, the myth that a Hamas force of only 20,000 men has left the Israeli army bloodied, and that Iran, once regarded as a "paper tiger", can completely defeat Israel.
Looking ahead, how will the situation in the Middle East develop? How will Israel respond? Analysts generally believe that Israel's influence in the Middle East is waning day by day, and it is difficult to reach the glory of 1948 and 1967, while the influence of Iran and other anti-Israel forces will continue to grow. As a result, Israel may have to tread cautiously to avoid provoking another large-scale conflict. It is also very likely that the United States will further shrink its presence in the Middle East and divert its attention to other regions. Under such a situation, the situation in the Middle East as a whole is bound to undergo profound adjustments, and the pattern of regional conflicts may be reshaped. In this regard, China and other major countries that advocate peace should play a greater role, play a constructive role in this process, and contribute to peace and development in the Middle East.
This incident quickly aroused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet. Some netizens believe that the United States tends to distance itself from relations with Israel, probably because its influence and interests in the Middle East are weakening, and the shattering of the myth of "invincibility" will accelerate this process. Some netizens believe that although Hamas and Iran have achieved phased victories, Israel still has strong military strength, and this situation is likely to be temporary. Some netizens believe that this incident reflects a profound change in the balance of power in the Middle East, and if Israel continues to take a hard line, it will inevitably fall into the danger of being further marginalized, and it is necessary to readjust its Middle East policy in a timely manner.
In general, Israel's long-standing military myth of "invincibility" has finally broken itself under the challenge of Hamas and Iran. This not only marks a profound change in the power structure in the Middle East, but also indicates that Israel's influence in the region will be further weakened. The United States and other Western countries also seem to be deliberately gradually alienating Israel, thus accelerating this process. In the future, whether Israel will adjust its policy in line with the situation, what role will the United States play, and in what direction will the situation in the Middle East evolve deserve our continued attention and discussion. What role do you think China should play in this issue as a major country advocating peace?