Trump forced… Gaza peace deal robs Netanyahu of peace? What next?
Perhaps the shelling in Gaza will stop, but this cannot be called peace. Peace will only be established when both sides accept and implement the two-state solution. International law and the United Nations also mandate that Israel return to the 1967 borders. Eight million Israelis and eight million Palestinians live together.
Immediate Agreement
Now, in exchange for a ceasefire in Gaza and the provision of humanitarian aid, Hamas has agreed to release Israeli hostages. Hamas never objected to this. This was also agreed to in last year’s agreement. Hamas withdrawing and laying down its arms is also not an issue. It was also agreed to this in last year’s agreement. But neither did the Israeli army stop nor did the shelling cease. If Hamas had refused Donald Trump’s 20-point peace proposal this time, it would have been considered an obstacle to peace.
Questions of American Dominance
But why did Israel agree to this agreement? After all, just two days ago, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had said he would wipe out Hamas. It’s clear that Trump forced him to do so. But why did the United States, which has always stood with Israel, change sides? Indeed, America’s dominance in West Asia stems from its dominance over Sunni nations. But now, the foundation of this belief has been shaken.
Reaction to the Attack on Qatar
Recently, Israel carried out an airstrike in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Immediately afterward, an Arab-Islamic emergency meeting was convened in Doha. Not only Arab nations, but Muslim nations around the world—including Iran, Malaysia, and Indonesia—condemned it. The language used by some of these countries against Israel at the UN meeting was previously unheard of.
Leaning Towards China-Russia
Today, there’s a defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Egypt is purchasing air-defense systems from China. King Abdullah of Jordan has made military conscription compulsory for young people after 34 years. The entire Middle East is leaning towards China and Russia. If West Asia is lost, America’s global dominance will also be lost. The dream of eliminating China and Russia is shattered. The connectivity corridors being built are difficult to stop. Israel is America’s biggest pawn in West Asia.
Street Protests
Meanwhile, all of Europe is currently on the streets protesting against Israel over the Palestine issue. Under this pressure, America’s fellow Western countries are increasingly recognizing Palestine. Clearly, America cannot ignore these circumstances.
Pressure on Israel
Meanwhile, the public in Israel is asking the same question that people in South Africa began asking during apartheid: what will happen to our grandchildren in this country? The Israeli army has never fought such a major war. It’s been over two years, and the war continues. Israel itself claims that 20,000 of its soldiers are currently suffering from mental imbalance. This is a significant number for a small country. The daily shelling and the bodies of old men, women, and children have shaken it. Today, the entire world, except for the United States, is against it. If the United States also turns its back, Israel will be in serious trouble.
The Future of the Peace Plan
What future does this peace plan hold? Until a Palestinian state is established, consider it shelved. A Palestinian state would mean Netanyahu sentencing himself to death. Israel would appear to the world like a paper tiger. If unarmed Palestinians refuse to submit, why would others fear it? Of course, this agreement could temporarily halt the shelling in Gaza. Food, water, and medicine could be made available to the people there. This would also be an immediate lifeline for Hamas.
