US policy in the Middle East has always been the focus of the world's attention, especially in the context of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and the US position and actions have an important impact on regional peace and stability. However, not long ago, the United States ** Biden issued an unprecedented warning to his closest ally Israel, demanding that Israel ** change its attitude towards the Palestinian issue, otherwise it will face US sanctions and isolation.
This move has caused shock and questioning in the international community, what is the purpose of the United States, and why is it forcing Israel to "commit suicide"? Has the United States been forced into a corner by the strategic pressure of China, Russia and other countries and has no choice to make such a choice?
The United States has not only given Israel tremendous political, economic, military, and intelligence support, but has also provided Israel with a diplomatic umbrella in the international arena and obstructed the condemnation and sanctions imposed on Israel by the United Nations and other institutions.
This practice of the United States is based on its historical and religious feelings for Israel, on the one hand, and on the other hand, it is also based on its strategic interests in the Middle East, which is the most important person and bridgehead of the United States in the Middle East, which can help the United States contain and attack Iran, Syria and other hostile countries, and maintain the hegemonic position of the United States in the Middle East.
However, Biden issued the harshest warning to Israel earlier this week, calling Netanyahu the "most conservative" and extreme since the founding of the country, and Washington demanded that Netanyahu "change" the status quo in order to meet the expectations of the United States - that is, "cannot say no" on the issue of Palestinian statehood.
This is the toughest warning the United States has issued to Israel since the outbreak of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and even in recent decades. At the same time, this is also the first time that the United States has publicly demanded that Israel change its practices, which is undoubtedly a serious violation of Israel's sovereignty and dignity, and has also caused serious damage to the US-Israel alliance.
So why did the United States make such a move? On the one hand, the United States has been under pressure from the international community, and its performance in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has been criticized and criticized by the whole world, and the United States has been accused of being Israel's leader and providing political support for Israel's atrocities, and the image and credibility of the United States have been seriously damaged, and the influence and leadership of the United States in the Middle East and the world have also been challenged.
In order to regain its position and prestige in the international arena, the United States has no choice but to make some gestures and concessions to Israel and show some concern and support for the Palestinian issue in order to win the understanding and recognition of the international community.
On the other hand, the United States is also under strategic pressure from China, Russia, and other countries, and the United States' global strategic focus has shifted from the Middle East to the Asia-Pacific region, and the United States believes that China is its greatest competitor and threat, and the United States should devote more energy and resources to its strategy of confronting China, and its interests and influence in the Middle East have declined relatively, and the United States is unwilling to engage in conflicts and confrontations with China, Russia, and other countries for the sake of Middle East issues and Israel's interests.
The United States hopes to achieve a certain degree of stability and balance in the Middle East and prevent the Middle East from becoming a point of friction and flashpoint between the United States and China, Russia, and other countries, and it also hopes to promote nuclear talks between the United States and Iran through exerting pressure on Israel, so as to gain some interests and space in the Middle East.
The US warning is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Israel and a severe test. Israel has always relied on the support and protection of the United States, Israel's security and survival are closely related to the relationship with the United States, and Israel's politics and economy are also closely linked to the interests of the United States.
Israel's diplomacy and military are also in harmony with the U.S. strategy, Israel has few other reliable allies and partners, and Israel's isolation and weakness are indisputable facts. The warning of the United States is like a sharp sword hanging over Israel's head, causing Israel to feel unprecedented crisis and fear.
Israel is faced with a dilemma, either to comply with the demands of the United States, to change its position on the Palestinian issue, to accept the possibility of Palestinian statehood, and to sacrifice its interests in territory and security, which is tantamount to a "suicide" and a "betrayal" for Israel.
Either resist the demands of the United States, adhere to its attitude towards the Palestinian issue, reject the possibility of Palestinian statehood, and defend its interests in territory and security, which is tantamount to "isolation" and "danger" for Israel. Whatever choice Israel makes, it will face enormous costs and risks, and it will also affect its position and role in the Middle East.
The US warning will also have a far-reaching impact on the situation and pattern in the Middle East. The U.S. warning could exacerbate the complexity and inadmissibility of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and if Israel refuses to comply with U.S. demands, the U.S. may impose sanctions and punitive measures on Israel, weakening its support and protection for Israel.
This will make Israel more isolated and vulnerable, and will also intensify the confrontation and hostility between Israel and countries such as Palestine and Iran, leading to an escalation of violence and instability in the Middle East. If Israel complies with U.S. demands, the U.S. may exert more pressure and intervene on Israel to force it to make more concessions and compromises on the Palestinian issue.
This will make Israel's nationalists and conservatives even more angry and rebellious, and it will also trigger a political and social crisis in Israel, weakening the cohesion and stability of the country. The U.S. warning could change the balance of power and strategic landscape in the Middle East, and if U.S. support and protection for Israel weaken or disappear, Israel will have to look for other allies and partners to safeguard its interests and security in the Middle East.
Israel is likely to strengthen cooperation with Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia and Egypt to counter hostile forces such as Iran, and may also strengthen cooperation with Asian countries such as India and Japan to counter rising forces such as China.
Israel is also likely to intensify its cooperation with Russia in order to use Russia's influence and resources in the Middle East, also with a view to de-escalating Russia's confrontation with the United States and NATO. All these possible changes will have a major impact on and challenge peace and stability in the Middle East, as well as on US interests and influence in the Middle East.
The stern warning issued by the United States to Israel is an important turning point in the US strategy in the Middle East and the world, and it is also an important watershed in the relationship between the United States and Israel and the Middle East.
The US warning reflects the helplessness and confusion of US policy in the Middle East, as well as the pressure and crisis of US strategy in the world. The US warning will also have far-reaching implications and consequences for the situation and pattern in Israel and the Middle East.