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Israel's contradictions with Iran have intensified again. Shortly after the Iranian airstrikes on the Israeli mainland on April 14, Israel retaliated against Iran on the 19th. Although Israel claims that this move is aimed at restoring deterrence, it can hardly hide the essence of Israel's "paper tiger". As a matter of fact, in the new round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that has just ended, Israel has exposed many problems, and its strategic deterrence is declining. In the face of Iran's counterattack, although Israel responded quickly, the intensity of the drone air strikes was even less severe than Iran's previous strikes. There are all kinds of indications that Israel, which was once invincible, is mired in multiple difficulties, and its future in the Middle East is likely to be even more difficult.
Israel's air strikes on Iran may be of much greater significance than a mere military operation. This is a sign of the collapse of Israel's strategic deterrent and a more volatile future for the country in the Middle East. As we all know, Israel's military power was once unmatched in the Middle East. However, in this retaliatory action against Iran, Israel has been extremely cautious, dispatching only a few drones, and its strikes are even less severe than the previous Iranian air strikes. This reaction has undoubtedly laid bare the dire nature of Israel's situation. It is embarrassing that a country that once ran rampant in the Middle East has fallen to such a state.
Why did Israel come to this point? The new round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict may provide the answer. In this protracted war, Israel has exposed a number of problems: the combat effectiveness of the army has declined, the conduct of combat has been brutal, and the international image has collapsed...... A series of factors have converved and put the country in an unprecedented predicament. What is even more worrying is that as the situation in the Middle East deteriorates, Israel's situation is likely to deteriorate even further. Iran and other regional powers are eyeing it and will not hesitate to strike at Israel when the time comes. And whether Israel, which has lost its strategic deterrence, will be able to withstand these shocks?
Israel's airstrikes on Iran are just the latest in a series of events. Iran and Israel have a long history of conflicts, and the two sides have repeatedly clashed militarily before. As recently as April 14, Iran launched 35 drones to strike Israel, which caused a huge panic in Israel. Although the Israeli side responded in a timely manner and shot down some of the drones, it could not cover up the holes in its air defense system. To add insult to Israel's embarrassment, Iranian drones took off from Syria, Lebanon and other places, which means that there are major flaws in Israel's intelligence work. The missteps underscore Israel's shaky status as a great power.
In the face of Iran's aggressive posture, Israel is naturally not to be outdone. Just a few days later, Israel sent drones to deliver a retaliatory strike against Iran. The Israeli side's target selection was quite targeted, mainly targeting military bases and nuclear facilities in the Isfahan region. However, to the surprise of the outside world, Israel did not send its main fighters this time, but only used a few drones. This is in stark contrast to the dozens of warplanes that Israel has used to dispatch against Iran in the past. Israel's restraint may not be motivated by good intentions, but by its inability to escalate the conflict. The new round of the Israeli-Palestinian war has greatly depleted Israel, and it may take some time for the country to recover.
At the root of this, the reasons why Israel is in a deep predicament are quite complex. From a military point of view, the combat effectiveness of the Israeli army is declining. On the question of Palestine, the Israeli army has behaved with brutality and indiscriminate killings, which has provoked widespread condemnation from the international community. There were also problems with the morale and discipline of Israeli soldiers, which directly affected the combat effectiveness of the army. From an economic point of view, the negative effects of the war are being felt. It is estimated that the new round of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has caused billions of dollars in losses to Israel, and the country's economic growth has slowed significantly. If the situation continues to deteriorate, Israel is likely to be in long-term economic distress.
From the point of view of international relations, Israel's situation is even more worrisome. The country's barbaric acts on the question of Palestine have provoked widespread condemnation from the international community. Many European countries have recalled their ambassadors to Israel, and the United Nations has repeatedly adopted resolutions condemning Israel. In the Middle East, Israel is also facing an increasingly serious security situation. Iran, Syria and other countries are increasingly hostile to Israel, and the country is likely to face more attacks in the future. And if it loses its military deterrent, Israel's ability to withstand these blows may put the country on the back foot.
Historically, whenever Israel has reached a stalemate over the Palestinian issue, the country has turned to military adventures abroad. In the 80s of the last century, Israel dispatched more than 100 warplanes to attack Iraq's nuclear reactors. In 2007, the Israeli Air Force raided a nuclear facility in Syria. While these actions have dealt a temporary blow to the adversary, they have exacerbated Israel's security dilemma in the long run. In contrast, Israel's air strikes against Iran are clearly inadequate, and are more of a cosmetic threat to Iran. It can be seen from this that Israel has lost its former sharpness, and its influence in the Middle East is rapidly declining.
Looking ahead, Israel's life in the Middle East is likely to become increasingly difficult. It is difficult to resolve the Palestinian issue in the short term, and it is also difficult for the country to ease its relations with Arab countries. And with the rise of regional powers such as Iran, Israel's strategic position in the Middle East will be further weakened. In a sense, this drone strike is just a microcosm of Israel's predicament. If the country does not adjust its strategy soon, it may find itself in an even more disadvantageous position in the Middle East in the future.
As far as Israel is concerned, it is imperative to end the conflict with the Palestinians as soon as possible and avoid further erosion of its national strength. In the long run, Israel also needs to improve its relations with Arab countries and defuse the hostility between the two sides. Only in this way will it be possible for Israel to achieve relative stability in the Middle East. Of course, this is easier said than done. Israel will need extraordinary political wisdom and diplomatic capacity to reverse the current unfavorable situation.
This incident quickly caused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet, and some netizens believed that as a country, Israel relied too much on military means, which was the root cause of its predicament. Force may solve temporary problems, but in the long run, it will only exacerbate contradictions and create more enemies. Some netizens also believe that the current situation in the Middle East is complicated, and Israel is also involuntarily. The country is surrounded by hostile countries and has to rely on strong military forces to protect itself. Some netizens believe that Israel's current predicament is actually inseparable from the adjustment of the US Middle East policy. In recent years, the decline of U.S. influence in the Middle East has created additional security challenges for Israel. Without the support of the United States, Israel will probably be unsustainable in the Middle East.
To sum up, Israel's air strikes on Iran, although powerful, are actually a sign of the decline of its national strength. At present, the country is mired in multiple difficulties such as military, economic, and diplomatic, and its future in the Middle East is full of uncertainties. In the author's view, Israel's top priority is to end the conflict with Palestine and avoid further erosion of its national strength. In the long run, Israel also needs to carefully adjust its foreign strategy and improve its relations with Arab countries. And all this is inseparable from the political wisdom of the country's leaders. Whether Israel will be able to get out of its current predicament is a question that will take time to answer.