The roots of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can be traced back nearly 100 years. Three thousand years ago, the Jews established the Hebrew Kingdom in Palestine. However, after the state**, the Jews were forced into exile. The Arabs, who considered Palestine their territory, gradually began to occupy the land. The grievances of this period of history are deep-rooted and have become the source of contradictions between the two sides.
In 1947, the first Palestinian-Israeli war broke out, marking a new stage in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Since then, there have been many similar clashes between Palestinians and Israelis, with fighting, bloodshed and death becoming the norm for both sides.
The Palestinian-Israeli conflict involves religious beliefs, territorial struggles, and complex historical factors. The Jewish dream of a new country could not be accepted by the Arabs, leading to disputes for nearly a hundred years. The conflict between the two sides is not just a local territorial struggle, but also an interweaving of regional history, religion and political forces.
The latest conflict has been largely concentrated in the Gaza Strip, where fighting has escalated. The Gaza Strip has become almost a "ghost town", devastated by artillery fire. Innocent children and civilians have lost their lives in the war, hospitals have been blown up, and rescue efforts have not been possible.
The United Nations has repeatedly called on the Palestinians and Israelis to cease the conflict, but unfortunately these calls have had little impact on either side. In the midst of this humanitarian catastrophe, the efforts of the United Nations seem unable to change the course of the conflict.
Suddenly, the Palestinians and Israelis declared a ceasefire, and all this seems to be inseparable from the positive role of Vladimir Putin in Russia. Previously, Putin had been following the Russia-Ukraine war, but he suddenly turned his attention to the Middle East.
Qatar played a key role in the ceasefire negotiations. As a Middle Eastern country that maintains close relations with China and Russia, Qatar has become an indispensable party in conflict mediation.
Hamas, as the armed force of Palestine, has close ties with Iran. Iran, through its financial support, has given Hamas the ability to confront Israel for a long time. Iran, on the other hand, is dependent on Russian support. Putin's meeting with Iran's foreign minister appears to have played a key role in Hamas's ceasefire.
In the international arena, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been in the spotlight. But Putin's decision to turn his attention to the Middle East has attracted global attention. There may be two considerations for this action: one is to divert global attention and gain more room for Russia to operate;The second is to demonstrate Russia's mediation power and consolidate its position in international affairs.
The news of the ceasefire was a ray of peace, bringing a brief moment of tranquility to a war-torn land. Putin's skillful maneuvering in the situation in the Middle East shows his geopolitical capabilities and his key role in global affairs.
However, the ceasefire is only a temporary respite, and more efforts and consensus are needed to achieve true peace. The deep-seated problems behind the conflict remain, and this ceasefire is only the first step towards lasting peace.
Resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a daunting task in this chaotic and complex region, but it is also an essential part of global peace. We should encourage and support all parties to remain calm and rational in the negotiations, to promote the resolution of the conflict and to seek a sustainable and peaceful solution. It is only through reconciliation and cooperation that the people of the Middle East region can achieve true peace and prosperity.