On the first anniversary of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the scene of Israel fighting on seven fronts at the same time makes people feel that this is a complex war in which many forces are intertwined and confusing. Looking back on this year, from the day and night bombardment of Hamas rockets and Israel's air strikes, to the current forces of all sides, it seems that in the hot land of the Middle East, peace will always be just a distant phantom.
The situation facing Israel, said to be "seven fronts", is far more complicated than that. Lebanon's Allah Party is eyeing the northern border, and Hamas and Islamic Jihad remain active in Gaza; The Houthis in Yemen, although seemingly distant, could reach Israel at any time with their missiles through Iran's assistance. The terrorist groups on the west bank of the Jordan River have long become a time bomb in the hearts of the Israel government, and the Shiite militias in the Syria and Iraq are not willing to be lonely, and from time to time they carry out some "harassment" actions. And behind all this, the shadow of Iran is indispensable, like a calculating opponent on a chessboard, remotely controlling the direction of the situation.
At this time, the instability of the people in Israel has also become a fatal weakness. A quarter of the population is considering immigration, not only because of the economy, but also because of a lack of confidence in the country's future. Who could have imagined that a country that has always been known for being tough is now facing such serious internal and external difficulties? The protests of the international community are getting louder and louder, and the UN Secretary-General's call for peace seems to have gradually reduced to a feeble sigh. After all, the flames of war in front of them have long been burned to the point where everyone's eyes are blurred.
The most striking of the year has been Hamas leader Yahya · Sinwal. Although he chose to live in seclusion and avoid too much exposure, his every move was crucial. Sinwar's absence from speaking does not mean that Hamas is silent, on the contrary, Hamas's tactical and strategic maneuvers are still precise and deadly. It can be said that every day of his seclusion, the clarion call of battle never stopped.
Looking at Iran, this "shadow player" in the Middle East is even more frequent. The high-profile oil diplomatic visit seems to be to relieve the difficulties of economic sanctions, but in fact it is to send "ammunition" to the fronts of all sides. And Israel is no longer a defensive adversary, harshly condemning Iran while hinting at possible military retaliation. Coupled with United States not being idle at this sensitive moment, Vice President Harris's campaign path is likely to be blocked by the situation in the Middle East, especially the rise in oil prices. It seems that this conflict, thousands of miles away, has become a litmus test for global politics.
Everything seems to be chaotic, but in fact, every move is very important. The history of the Middle East has long proven that hatred does not stop easily. And now, this anniversary of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is just another loop. On the road to peace, there are many obstacles, the pressure of the international community, the operation of the war machine, and the wrestling of forces on all sides have made this situation like a bowstring that is getting tighter and tighter.
But then again, while the situation may seem complicated, is there really no dawn of peace? Perhaps, but who is sure that the day when the flames of war burn out will not turn around? As the ancient poem said: "The mountains and rivers are full of doubts, and the willows and flowers are bright and another village." "The Israeli-Palestinian conflict may never be easily resolved, but the hope for peace should never be extinguished. It's just that between hatred and artillery fire, whoever lets go of the obsession in his heart first may usher in a turnaround.
So in the end, I would like to ask: When hatred is like a stubborn shackle clasping hands, can the Palestinians and Israelis really let go of their obsessions and break the dead cycle of history? What do you think about this?