The Jews' growing influence on the United States seems to have taken control of the lifeblood of the United States. The President of the United States had to obey Israel's instructions and did not dare to slack off in the slightest. This Jewish-led crisis has pushed the United States to the brink of survival. A new era has dawned, what will be the fate of the United States? What are the causes of this crisis? And how will the United States save itself? Everything is still shrouded in fog, so let's wait and see.
The Roots of Jewish Influence
Tracing the historical footprints of Jews in the United States reveals a long history of influence on the country. As early as the 17th century, the first Jewish immigrants arrived on the American continent and started their new lives in the New World. Over time, more and more Jews poured into the United States, and by virtue of their wisdom and hard work, they achieved excellence in all walks of life.
By the 20th century, the status and influence of Jews in the United States had reached a new level. They are not only leading the way in business, finance, technology and other fields, but also play an important role in the political arena. Many prominent politicians, officials, and think-tank scholars came from Jewish families. They have a profound impact on the direction of U.S. policy.
It is worth mentioning that the special relationship between the United States and Israel has also earned Jews a unique place in the United States. After World War II, the United States strongly supported the establishment of Israel, and the two countries established a solid military alliance. This alliance is not only rooted in geopolitical considerations, but also in religious and cultural roots. Both Christianity and Judaism have broad adherents in the United States, which makes the U.S. government more pro-Israel on Middle East issues.
In addition, there are powerful pro-Israel lobbies in the United States, such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Through lobbying, donations, and other means, these groups have had a profound impact on US foreign policy. Their goal is to ensure that U.S. interests in the Middle East are aligned with those of Israel.
It is for all these reasons that Jews are playing an increasingly important role in American political life. They have an immeasurable influence on the decisions of the U.S. government. This influence has permeated every aspect of U.S. foreign policy and has become a force to be reckoned with.
The fuse of the crisis
October 7, 2023, this day is destined to go down in history. On that day, the Palestinian armed group Hamas launched a massive raid on Israel.
Hamas militants used tunnel fortifications to break through the Israeli blockade in the Gaza Strip and infiltrate into Israel by land. At the same time, they fired dozens of rockets and carried out heavy shelling of settlements in southern Israel. Hundreds of Israeli civilians and soldiers were tragically killed and hundreds more were taken prisoner in this sudden attack.
This is undoubtedly a major blow to Israel's security. The Israeli government reacted violently to this and immediately declared a state of alert. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the initiative and ordered a severe military strike and economic blockade of the Gaza Strip.
In just a few hours, Gaza was plunged into darkness. The Israeli army has cut off electricity, food and medical supplies to the Gaza Strip. Heavy artillery fire also began to bombard civilian installations in the Gaza Strip. Some civilians have been forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in churches and hospitals.
Netanyahu's approach is undoubtedly a punch aimed at quickly stifling Hamas's ability to resist. But at the same time, his actions have also drawn strong condemnation from the international community. The UN Secretary-General issued a statement calling on Israel to immediately cease its attacks on civilians.
In the face of international pressure, the U.S. government has also moved quickly. Then-President Joe Biden had to intervene himself to try to calm the crisis. He sent Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the Middle East and then flew to Israel himself, hoping to persuade Netanyahu to stop the military campaign.
At the same time, the United States also sent two additional aircraft carrier strike groups to the waters of the Middle East to show its determination. The Biden administration has made it clear that while the United States supports Israel's right to self-defense, it will never tolerate indiscriminate attacks on civilians.
With the mediation of the United States, the two sides finally reached a temporary ceasefire agreement. But the crisis has cast a shadow over U.S.-Israel relations. The Israeli side is quite dissatisfied with the US approach, believing that the United States lacks firm support for its allies. The United States, on the other hand, fears that the crisis could further exacerbate the instability in the Middle East and damage its interests in the region.
The United States is in a dilemma
Hamas's raid on Israel and Netanyahu's harsh retaliation against Gaza have put the United States in a dilemma.
On the one hand, as Israel's most important ally, the United States has an obligation to support Israel and safeguard its security interests. Hamas's actions are undoubtedly an act of terrorism, and it is difficult for the United States to stand idly by. But on the other hand, Netanyahu's brutal assault on civilians in Gaza has also put US Middle East policy in a difficult position.
The United States has always prided itself as a defender of human rights and democracy, and if it turns a blind eye to Israel's practices, it will surely lose the moral high ground internationally. More importantly, it could further exacerbate the instability in the Middle East and harm U.S. interests in the region.
Faced with this dilemma, the Biden administration first tried to defuse the crisis through diplomatic means. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and President Joe Biden personally flew to Israel to meet with Netanyahu in hopes of convincing him to stop military strikes on Gaza.
But Netanyahu's attitude has been unusually tough. He not only rejected the persuasion of the United States, but instead demanded that the United States provide more military support to Israel in order to completely eliminate Hamas. In the face of Netanyahu's intransigence, the United States had to make some concessions.
First, the United States has sent two additional aircraft carrier strike groups to the waters of the Middle East to show its determination. This is undoubtedly a signal to Israel that the United States, although it does not approve of its approach, will still firmly support Israel's security.
Second, the U.S. government has also begun to provide more military aid to Israel. Biden has proposed a $105 billion aid package to Congress to support Israel and Ukraine. This is undoubtedly a signal to Netanyahu that the United States will provide full support for Israel as long as it needs it.
Finally, while condemning Hamas, the United States has also expressed its dissatisfaction with Israel's approach. Biden made it clear that while the United States supports Israel's right to self-defense, it will never tolerate indiscriminate attacks on civilians. This is undoubtedly putting a certain amount of pressure on Israel.
In general, the United States is in a dilemma in this crisis. It had to make trade-offs between maintaining alliances and defending human rights principles, and eventually made some compromises and concessions. This will undoubtedly affect the image and influence of the United States in the Middle East.
The deep impact of the crisis
The crisis, triggered by Israel and Hamas, has not only put the United States in a dilemma, but also had a profound impact on US interests and influence in the Middle East and even the world.
First, the strategic interests of the United States in the Middle East have been seriously damaged. The United States has long viewed the Middle East as an important pillar of its energy security and geopolitical influence. In order to safeguard its interests in the region, the United States has spared no effort to promote the Middle East peace process and has established alliances with many Arab countries.
However, this crisis will undoubtedly undermine the US alliance system in the Middle East. Israel's brutal assault on civilians in Gaza has caused strong resentment and anger in the Arab world. Some Arab countries, once pro-American, began to put pressure on the United States to restrain Israel. If the United States continues to favor Israel, its traditional allies in the Middle East could drift away.
Second, the crisis has also seriously damaged the credibility and influence of the United States in the international community. The United States has long prided itself as a defender of the international order and a model for human rights and democracy. However, in this crisis, the United States has had to make some compromises and concessions that are contrary to its own values in order to maintain its alliance with Israel.
This will undoubtedly shake the moral authority of the United States in the international arena. Some countries are beginning to question whether the United States is upholding the international order or sacrificing universal values for its own selfish interests. If the United States continues to turn a blind eye to Israel's practices, its soft power and influence in the international arena will inevitably decline significantly.
Finally, the crisis has also heightened doubts about Jewish influence in the United States. Some Americans have long argued that the pro-Israel lobby has an excessive influence on U.S. government policymaking. And this crisis has brought this scepticism to a new climax.
Some point out that the United States has been forced to make compromises in this crisis that run counter to its own values because it has been manipulated by the pro-Israel lobby. They argue that the interests of these groups have taken precedence over the national interests of the United States and have seriously distorted American foreign policy.
This skepticism is not limited to ordinary people, but even some politicians have begun to express similar views publicly. If such doubts continue to escalate, it will inevitably further exacerbate the division and antagonism in the United States.