Israel received three pieces of bad news in two days, the Israeli general was killed, and United States attitude was reversed
The powder keg of the Middle East is never short of leads. This time, Mars seems to have landed on Israel, crackling and exploding, illuminating the intricate international relations and geopolitical games behind it. In just two days, three heavy hammers knocked Israel seemed to be a little dizzy.
United States, the "big brother" that has always stood firmly behind Israel, now draws a red line, as if to say: "Child, it's okay to play with fire, but don't burn the house." The Biden administration's statement is intriguing, supporting Israel's counterattack, but limiting its scope of action. Is it to appease public opinion at home, or to avoid getting involved in new conflicts before the election? Or is it seeing the potential risks behind Israel's tough stance and trying to hold off this wild horse?
This is reminiscent of an old fable: the farmer and the serpent. Is Israel's current situation like that of the venomous snake that was rescued and bit the farmer in turn? Is United States' support for Israel motivated by genuine friendship or on a trade-off of its own interests? This question is worth pondering.
Another "old friend" of Israel, Saudi Arabia, is also beginning to show a subtle change of attitude. In the face of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Saudi Arabia not only publicly condemned Israel, but also strengthened cooperation with Iran, which is undoubtedly another blow to Israel. Once close allies, but now they are drifting apart, and the changes in this are embarrassing.
Imagine how you would feel if you were Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and face the changing attitude of United States and Saudi Arabia. Is it anger, incomprehension, or helplessness?
To add insult to injury, the Israel army suffered heavy losses in Lebanon and the death of its commander Oster, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Israel's morale. Allah is not Hamas, and the direction of this conflict is full of uncertainty.
Statistics show that the Middle East has been plagued by conflicts, with hundreds of thousands of people killed over the past decade. The cruelty of war is shocking.
Israel, a country that survives in the cracks, is now facing internal and external troubles. United States' warnings, Saudi Arabia's alienation, and Lebanon's defeat are like three mountains, weighing Israel breathlessly.
Here is a case in point: the 2006 Lebanon War, in which Israel, despite its military might, failed to completely defeat Allah. This war has left a profound lesson for Israel.
Another case in point: Iran has grown its influence in the Middle East in recent years, and has established close cooperation with several countries. This makes Israel face greater challenges in the regional game.
In October 2023, Reuters reported that United States has reservations about military aid to Israel, which further confirms the subtle change in United States' attitude toward Israel.
Al Jazeera's report shows that relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran are warming, which indicates that the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East is undergoing profound changes.
Israel, at a crossroads. What is the way forward? Will we continue to fight hard, or will we seek a peaceful solution? This not only tests the wisdom of Israel's leaders, but also has a bearing on peace and stability in the Middle East.
Israel's plight has also triggered us to think about international politics. Is it true that relations between countries, like a house of cards, are full of calculations and games? In this uncertain world, how can peace be safeguarded?
At the end of the article, I would like to leave an open-ended question: In your opinion, how can Israel get out of its current predicament?
Hopefully, this article has provided you with some new perspectives and food for thought.