On December 25, 2023, as the Palestinian-Israeli war intensified, the safety of global shipping lanes became the focus. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Suez Canal, which were originally unrelated to the Palestinian-Israeli war, have become battlefields outside the war. The Islamic world, through its unity and action, is having a profound impact on Israel's ability to wage war, and as a result, the control of the world's sea lanes has changed, leaving Israel in a difficult position on the battlefield.
1. Global geopolitical influence is intensifying.
With the spread of the Palestinian-Israeli war, Muslim countries around the Middle East have taken different forms to participate, forming a siege-style war against Israel. Malaysia, Algeria, Iran and other countries have successively announced restrictions on Israel's shipping and airspace use, making Israel face challenges to the safety of shipping lanes around the world. This change not only puts the United States' military capabilities in the maritime domain to the test, but also increases the pressure on Israel and its allies for war.
2. Challenges to the safety of global waterways.
The issue of the security of the shipping lanes of the Palestinian-Israeli war is no longer confined to the Middle East, but is a global challenge. Although the United States has a certain military strength, it is unable to effectively demonstrate its power in key shipping lanes around the world due to the constraints of the war in Ukraine and the Palestinian-Israeli war. This makes the security of global shipping lanes a matter of great concern, and the balance of power between countries in the maritime domain could also change fundamentally.
Thirdly, Israel faces the threat of a total blockade.
Due to the expansion of the Palestinian-Israeli war, Israel is facing a serious problem of materials when it is surrounded by enemies on all sides. The insecurity of the sea lanes makes it impossible for Israel's battlefield materials and civilian goods to be received in a timely manner, which is a serious challenge for Israel. Israel's military equipment, arms supplies, people's livelihoods, and fuel for war are all under pressure from the security of global shipping lanes, and the continuation of war could lead to Israel's defeat.
Fourth, Israel lacks global support.
At this stage, Israel does not have global support on maritime security issues. Because various countries hold different positions on the issue of the Palestinian-Israeli war, it is difficult for the West and the United States to provide adequate support to Israel. Israel's isolation in the global ** makes it even more vulnerable to war, and the lack of support for maritime security will directly affect the continuity and final outcome of its war.
5. Israel's helplessness on the global political stage.
Israel cannot change the pattern of the Israeli-Palestinian war on the global political stage. Because of the unity of Islamic societies and the concerted actions of Muslim countries, Israel appears helpless in the face of global pressure. The issue of maritime security is not only a dilemma for Israel, but also an important part of the global political landscape.
6. Global waterway security and the reshaping of international relations.
The security of global shipping lanes triggered by the Palestinian-Israeli war will promote the reshaping of international relations. Countries will reassess their position and role in the global ocean lanes, and new alliances and confrontations may emerge. This will have far-reaching implications for the global political landscape, and Israel will be a focal point.
Conclusion: The Israeli-Palestinian war is no longer just a regional conflict, but a challenge to the security of global shipping lanes. Together, countries around the world need to confront this issue and rethink the importance of maritime security, as well as their roles and responsibilities on the global stage. Only through international cooperation and consultation can we achieve the security of global shipping lanes and maintain world peace and stability.