Israel: Deterrence and image loss Israel is a small country in the Middle East, but with strong military power and intelligence agencies.
By successfully winning several wars, Israel has formed a world deterrent to it. However, Israel's attitude and behaviour in dealing with the Palestinian issue are highly controversial.
Israel is not sincere in its quest for peace and is unwilling to cede Palestinian land. If Israel had accepted the two-State solution and shown good will, the question of Palestine would have been resolved long ago.
This has deprived Israel of the support and sympathy of the international community. The doctrine that the strong need to show weakness has led to a rethinking of Israel's behavior.
Israel has not lowered its position and lacked the wisdom to show weakness. A stable peace could have been achieved if Israel had shown sincerity earlier and sought peace.
However, Israel's military operations have constantly led to a decline in reputation. In recent years, Israel's military actions have been frequently condemned by the international community, which has directly led to the loss of its deterrent power and image.
Israel is also facing a dilemma in the international community. The popularity of the internet has allowed the tragic images of Gaza to go viral, sparking global anti-Israel sentiment.
The Arab countries, which have convened emergency meetings in succession, have expressed an unprecedented unified opposition to Israel. Israel's actions have been controversial in the international arena and have lost international reputation and support.
This dilemma is not just temporary, but long-lasting. The resurgence of anti-Hebrew ideology could have long-term consequences for Israel.
Israel has found that it is not possible to end the war with dignity, and its character and image have collapsed, negatively affecting the image and fortunes of the country.
Therefore, Israel needs to recognize its mistakes, seek solutions and rebuild its image.
Israel's lesson teaches us that great power does not bring peace and security to a country. In addition to military force, Israel needs more diplomacy to resolve the Palestinian issue.
It is only through sincerity, goodwill, and an active foreign policy that Israel will be able to command the support and respect of the international community. Israel's long history and rich culture are its most valuable assets, and it should not rely solely on force to solve problems.
To sum up, Israel's deterrence and image loss are due to the mishandling of the Palestinian issue, the lack of wisdom to show weakness, the decline in reputation caused by military action, the dilemma in the international community, and the long-term repercussions.