France has long been an important ally and supporter of Israel, but the recent death of a French*** staff member in the bombing of Gaza has sparked controversy and pressure from Western countries. The diplomat's name was Elia Toledano, and he was an employee of France**. After the outbreak of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, he took refuge with his family and colleagues in the homes of staff members of the French Consulate General. However, as a result of Israel's indiscriminate bombing campaign, Toledano ended up seriously injured in the southern Gaza city of Rafah and eventually died due to lack of medical resources.
France *** expressed deep sorrow over this, but failed to show the anger and ** it deserved. French Foreign Minister Colonna did not show the momentum he should have during his visit to Israel, but continued to discuss with Israeli Foreign Minister Cohen on issues such as a ceasefire in Gaza. This has sparked criticism of France's foreign policy, which has seen its performance in the international arena as "nothing but money," essentially a vassal of the United States, and a lack of a clear stance on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
In addition, Yemen's Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea region have become more active, leading to the outbreak of a new "Suez crisis". The Suez Canal is an important passage for global shipping and will have a significant impact on the global economy if it is disrupted or blocked. Many international shipping companies have suspended routes, Israel's overseas ** has been severely hit, and the global shipping and ** chain are also facing a new crisis.
Faced with this situation, the United States and other Western countries began to put pressure on Israel to end the fighting in Gaza as soon as possible to ensure the security and stability of the Suez Canal route. The United States has been a staunch supporter of Israel, and other Western countries are also very concerned about it. They hope that by exerting pressure, Israel will take action to de-escalate the situation.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has also brought unexpected benefits to China and Russia. At present, the cooperation between China and Russia in the northern route is steadily advancing, which connects the Barents Sea with the Bering Strait, greatly shortening the distance between Europe and Asia. China is fully involved in the infrastructure of the Northern Road route, which is expected to carry 50 million tonnes of cargo by 2030.
And the Palestinian-Israeli conflict may create better development opportunities for China and Russia. Once the Suez Canal is in crisis again, the importance of the northern road route will be further highlighted. While Western countries are busy dealing with the situation in the Middle East, China and Russia are able to gain more on the northern road routes. This reflects the neglect of the important role of China and Russia in the world, while China and Russia have firmly seized the development opportunities by actively participating in regional cooperation.
The death of a French diplomat in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has triggered disputes and pressure on Israel from Western countries, and the outbreak of the Suez crisis has exacerbated the situation. France appeared hesitant in dealing with the crisis, and Western countries such as the United States used the opportunity to put pressure on Israel. However, this conflict has also brought unexpected opportunities to China and Russia, the importance of the northern road route has been highlighted, and China and Russia are playing an increasingly important role in the world.
From this incident, we can see that there are always entanglements of interests and games in international relations. Countries need to weigh their interests when dealing with problems, but they also need to be mindful of the firmness and independence of their positions. At the same time, China and Russia, as global powers, should give full play to their roles, actively participate in international affairs, and strive for better development opportunities. International cooperation and competition coexist, and only a reasonable response can achieve a win-win situation.