The current situation in the Middle East is volatile, and Israel is facing unprecedented pressure on multiple fronts, which makes them exhausted to deal with it. According to the latest information, the Israeli army faces challenges from seven different "battlefields" at once, including the Gaza Strip, the Israeli-Lebanese border, Syria, the West Bank, Iraq, the Red Sea and Iran. Despite the fact that the Israeli defense minister claimed to have taken action against six of the battlefields and said that no provocation would be tolerated, the facts may not be so rosy. Israel has always taken a tough stance, but what worries them most is the challenge of fighting on multiple fronts.
In the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Israel has found itself in an embarrassing position because of its disregard for humanitarianism, which is undoubtedly a major strategic mistake and has also exacerbated internal anxiety in Israel. Despite this, Israel continues to issue warnings and threats to neighboring countries and regions, and this stubborn attitude will only lead to more serious crises and losses. In the battle with Hamas, the Israeli army suffered heavy losses, many high-ranking officers were killed and wounded, and some generals were even captured. Against this backdrop, Israel's desire for a quick victory in the Gaza Strip seems a distant dream.
Israel's rejection and obsession with reality will only bring more difficulties to itself. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's so-called "three prerequisites for peace" appear to be pushing the peace process, but in fact they are insincere, revealing that Israel does not really want peace talks. In addition to this, Netanyahu's statement was also full of irony and mockery, declaring that Israel is fully abiding by international law in its war against Hamas and is also working to reduce the number of civilians**. However, in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army's behaviour is clearly contrary to international law.
Now, Israel seems to be in a precarious position, knowing that it is on the edge of the abyss, but because of its excessive ambitions, it has been moving forward, and Netanyahu's decisions seem to be pushing the entire country into the abyss of disaster. One of the reasons Israel is so tough is because of the backing of the United States. Since the outbreak of a new round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, more and more details have surfaced. According to reports, the United States has already supplied Israel with more than 10,000 tons of military equipment through 244 transport aircraft and 20 ships.
Israel has strengthened its armaments, urgently purchased nearly $2.8 billion in military equipment from the United States, and adjusted its domestic military production lines to ensure that stocks are sufficient. At the same time, they asked China for help in freeing the Hamas hostages. Since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, China has been committed to releasing all detainees and actively promoting a de-escalation and ceasefire, a spokesman for China*** said. China's growing influence on the international stage has successfully brokered a rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
However, it must be recognized that the core reason for the rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran is the willingness of both sides to dialogue, and China has played a role in brokering it. In the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Egypt and Qatar have actively worked to promote a ceasefire agreement, but the demands of both sides are difficult to accept. Hamas insists on a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, while Israel intends to make Hamas lose control of Gaza completely. This shows the difficulty of reconciliation between Israel and Hamas. Therefore, China has done its best, and it is up to Israel and Hamas to act next.
From another point of view, Israel's move is not only seeking China's help, but also to provoke China's enemies to some extent. The key to Israel's sincere pursuit of China's assistance is to demonstrate its sincerity in de-escalating the conflict, which is lacking in the current situation. This series of events has actually revealed the intricacies of international relations. The intransigence of Israel and Hamas makes the road to peace in Gaza extremely difficult. On this long and unpredictable road to peace, it is necessary not only for the good offices of all parties to make efforts but also for the parties to the conflict to give room for peace talks.