Recently, the Middle East region has once again fallen into turmoil, the Israeli army has resumed military operations in the Gaza Strip, and geopolitical waves have brought the entire Middle East into the spotlight. After the expiration of the interim ceasefire agreement, Israel announced the closure of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, tightening its control over the area and placing it under the concerns of the international community.
The Israeli army dropped a series of precision-guided bombs on the Gaza Strip early in the conflict, claiming to have successfully shot down rockets using the Iron Dome air defense system. The United States was quick to express its unconditional support for Israel, providing substantial military assistance, including precision-guided bombs and artillery shells. This series of actions has not only attracted widespread attention from the international community, but also plunged Palestine into an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe.
In the midst of Israel's onslaught on Gaza, Palestinian resistance groups such as the Qassam Brigade and Jihad forces quickly counterattacked, rockets flew into Israeli-controlled cities, and Tel Aviv and other areas were heavily damaged. Israel claims to have successfully intercepted threatening rockets using the Iron Dome air defense system, however, the United States returned two Iron Dome systems and more than 300 interceptor missiles for this, demonstrating the pressure on the Israeli air defense system.
The House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress passed the appropriation bill for emergency military aid to Israel, which is considered a staunch support for Israel. Israel, with the full support of the United States, dropped 6,000 precision-guided bombs on the Gaza Strip in the first six days, resulting in more than 150,000 people have been killed, and the region has been plunged into a humanitarian catastrophe.
In the midst of this geopolitical storm, Israel dared to gamble on Russia's silence, and on December 2, the Israeli army launched another air strike on the Syrian capital, Damascus, through the occupied Golan Heights. Syria used anti-aircraft missiles to retaliate, but ground targets were not spared. Israel's repeated strikes on Syria have become almost routine since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011.
Russia has deployed military forces in Syria since 2015 to assist Syria in its fight against rebels and extremist forces. However, Russia's choice to remain silent amid Israel's frequent airstrikes on Syria has sparked widespread speculation. Relations between Russia and Israel appear complex and delicate in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.
In this chain of events, the unconditional support of the United States allowed Israel to take the initiative in the conflict. The Palestinian region is in a humanitarian crisis, and the international community is imperative to resolve the conflict. Israel has seized the opportunity to intensify its attack on Gaza and launched a military operation against Syria, which has made the situation in the Middle East even more confusing and shrouded in a shadow of unease.
Personal view: This series of military actions not only has a profound impact on peace and stability in the Middle East, but also makes the international community feel anxious. Geopolitical wrangling has plunged the entire Middle East into turmoil and uncertainty. The long-standing tensions between Israel and the Palestinians have become more acute, and Israel's frequent attacks on Syria have thrown the entire region into chaos. Russia's silence also makes one wonder what kind of complex game is this implying to it
From my personal point of view, solving the problems of the Middle East region requires more international cooperation and dialogue, not through military action. The two sides should remain calm and resolve their differences through peaceful negotiations. It is also incumbent upon the international community to strengthen mediation efforts to promote peace and prosperity in the Middle East region. It is hoped that through the joint efforts of both sides, long-term peace and stability in the Middle East can be achieved at an early date.