As the Palestinian-Israeli conflict continues to escalate, the United States, as an important participant in international affairs, cannot avoid being drawn into it. According to the latest information, Iraqi militias armed Islamic resistance groups launched 11 attacks on US military bases on December 9. Shockingly, the U.S. Embassy in Iraq was also attacked during this round of attacks, with seven shells falling into the area of the embassy complex. The attack was not only the first since the outbreak of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but also the first attack on the US Embassy in Iraq in more than a year. The incident hints at a resurgence of anti-American sentiment in the Middle East and foreshadows a possible increase in attacks against the United States in the future.
In analyzing the attack on the US Embassy, we must first review the role of the United States in the conflict and its position on the Palestinian-Israeli issue. The root causes of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict are complex and far-reaching, involving many historical, religious and geopolitical factors. As a complex dispute in the Middle East, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict requires reconciliation between all parties and mediation from the outside world in order to achieve lasting peace. However, as a strong supporter of Israel, the United States has always taken a tough stance on the settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
It is worth noting that the United States** took a series of actions at a critical moment in the conflict, which also made the situation more tense. For example, on the very day of the attack on the US Embassy, the UN Security Council voted on a draft resolution on a Palestinian-Israeli ceasefire, but the draft was not adopted because of US opposition. This decision is of great significance, not only disappointing the international community, but also causing dissatisfaction and doubts among the US allies. Worse still, Human Rights Watch has accused the United States of possible war crimes in the course of Israel's actions. All indications show that the stance and actions taken by the United States in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict have aroused widespread opposition and condemnation.
In the face of US intervention and support for Israel's posture, the anti-Israel forces in the Middle East naturally vented their anger on the United States. For now, the IDF is still able to advance its military operations in the Gaza Strip, but it is also facing attacks from powerful opponents such as the Palestinian Hamas forces, the Lebanese Allah Party and the Yemeni Houthis. Shiite militias in the Syrian and Iraqi directions also pose a potential threat to Israel, and it can be said that the rudiments of a five-nation flank have already emerged.
However, the IDF's predicament is only scratching the surface, and the United States is in a bleak position. The recent attack on the United States Embassy in Iraq is a case in point. Assadi, the head of the armed forces of the Iranian-backed "Noble Movement", even told the United States that if the United States does not get out, it is ready to continue to be beaten. This powerful warning highlights the two options left to the United States by anti-Israel forces in the Middle East: not to interfere in Middle East affairs or to remain under siege by anti-Israeli forces. Given the current situation in the Middle East, the pressure and military risks facing the United States are bound to increase day by day.
The United States has long been a staunch ally of Israel, providing it with military aid and diplomatic support. However, as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict continues to escalate, the international pressure and military danger facing the United States are gradually increasing. The attack on the embassy is undoubtedly one of the major challenges facing the United States in the Middle East.
In addition, the United States** is facing a more complex choice. Whether or not to continue to support Israel and persist in the face of Israel's constant siege by anti-Israeli forces in the Middle East is a question that requires careful consideration. While Biden continues to support Israel for now, the future direction remains uncertain. The friendship between the United States and Israel may not be as strong as it seems.
The incident of US intervention in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has once again highlighted the instability and tension in the Middle East. The role and intervention of the United States in the conflict have aroused resentment and counterattack from all parties in the Middle East, as well as questions and pressure from the international community. Although the IDF has been able to maintain military operations for the time being, anti-Israel forces in the Middle East are growing. For the United States, continuing to intervene in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict will face more challenges and tests, which may lead to more attacks and pressure. In future policymaking, the United States needs to seriously consider its position and actions on the Palestinian-Israeli issue in order to safeguard its own interests and regional peace and stability. Lasting peace and stability in the Middle East can be achieved only through peaceful dialogue and diplomatic good offices.