1. Fighting in Gaza: Israel is anxious to end while Hamas refuses a ceasefire
Israeli fighting in the Gaza Strip has been going on for a month, but the anticipated ground offensive has failed to achieve the desired results, and the situation has reached a stalemate. Although the Israeli side has been trying to publicize the results of the fighting, such as breaking into the Hamas headquarters where the hospital is hiding and killing the Hamas commander, in reality Israel does not really control the situation. Egypt recently proposed a ceasefire in the hope that the two sides would renegotiate and release more detainees, but Hamas rejected the offer. They said they would not agree to a ceasefire unless Israel halted its military operations and exchanged detainees on Hamas's terms. The article argues that this is not a real ceasefire, but that Israel is taking advantage of the opportunity to wait for US support. The stance of the top Israeli leadership is usually very tough, but recent developments have shown that there are two factions in the country. One faction supports peace talks, believing that a solution should be resolved through negotiations to avoid a protracted war, and that economic development is also concerned. On the other hand, the hardliners, led by current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are adamantly opposed to a negotiated settlement and say the military operation is not over.
2. Economic shocks: the blows of tourism and the Red Sea crisis
The fighting in Gaza has dealt a heavy blow to Israel's economy, particularly tourism. During the Christmas and New Year holidays, many people chose to visit Israel, but the outbreak of the war led to a significant reduction in the number of tourists, and there was no recovery in the short term, as no one wanted to risk traveling to a place of instability. In addition, the recent Red Sea crisis is another major event that Israel is anxious about. The Houthis began indiscriminately attacking cargo ships heading to Israeli ports, leading to international shipping*** In order to circumvent this crisis, the four major shipping companies decided to detour the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, which had a huge impact on Israel's foreign world. Israel is a country that is very dependent on foreign trade, and this incident will have a serious impact on the economy.
1.Social mobilization: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tried to use the war to strengthen his position and use it as a tool to win voter support. Immediately after the war began, he convened several cabinet meetings and addressed the public, trying to portray himself as a leader of staunch resistance to Hamas. At the same time, he also staged demonstrations throughout the country, claiming that he would not hesitate to take all necessary measures to ensure Israel's security.
2.Cabinet reshuffle: Netanyahu has also tried to consolidate his power by reshuffling his cabinet. He announced a series of changes to key positions in military and foreign affairs, handing over important posts to his allies and making changes to cabinet members who did not align with him. The changes were seen as a move by Netanyahu to continue to strengthen his position in the cabinet and exclude dissent.
3.Intensifying the Rivalry: Netanyahu has sought to intensify the confrontation by stepping up his assault on Hamas in order to win more support at home. He has taken a tougher line on Hamas's military action and expressed his determination to continue to fight Hamas. However, some analysts believe that Netanyahu's approach could further inflame the conflict and make the situation more unstable.
1.Support for Israel: The United States has been an important ally of Israel and has expressed support for Israel during the fighting in Gaza. Biden has repeatedly said that the United States will fully support Israel's self-defense actions and called on Hamas to immediately stop attacking Israel. In addition, the United States has also vetoed a number of resolutions related to the fighting in Gaza in the United Nations Security Council, providing Israel with some diplomatic support.
2.Promoting peace talks: Although the United States supports Israel's military actions, Biden has also been emphasizing that the only way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is through peace talks. They have sent special envoys to the Middle East and held talks with Palestinian and Israeli leaders in the hope of bringing the two sides back to the negotiating table. However, the prospects for peace talks remain uncertain due to serious differences between the two sides over a peace plan and Hamas's refusal to cease fire.
3.Humanitarian Assistance: The United States has also pledged substantial humanitarian assistance to support reconstruction efforts in the Gaza Strip. This is to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and to facilitate the resumption of peace talks between the two sides. However, due to difficult implementation and political disagreements, the exact impact of humanitarian assistance is unknown.
Summary: There is still no clear end to the fighting in Gaza, and the situation remains precarious. Israel is trying to solve the problem by forceful means, but this could further escalate the conflict. The United States, for its part, supports Israel's actions in self-defense and strives to promote peace talks, but its actual effect is not yet clear. The fighting in Gaza has had a major impact on the Israeli economy, as well as a humanitarian crisis. Resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict remains a daunting task, and both sides need to find a common solution and accept external mediation and support.