Israel's Civil Conflict and Chaos Netanyahu's adjournment declaration reveals the chaos of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
This is a sad picture of the Israeli cabinet meeting, where the dispute is in full swing, and Netanyahu finally has to adjourn the meeting. The future of the entire country became chaotic at this moment.
On January 5, 2024, Israeli Chief of General Staff Al-Halevi proposed the creation of a commission at a cabinet meeting to investigate responsibility for Hamas's rocket attacks. This proposal caused strong dissatisfaction among some right-wing ministers, and a fierce quarrel broke out in the venue. The situation was chaotic, and Netanyahu had no choice but to adjourn the meeting.
The infighting revealed deep divisions within Israel, like a basin of boiling water that Netanyahu could not control. This scene is reminiscent of the embarrassing scene of Israel's delay in forming a cabinet after the elections in the past two years. This is not only a political dispute, but also a direct manifestation of the intensification of contradictions within the country.
As soon as this news came out, it sparked heated discussions among netizens at home and abroad. Some people have expressed concern that Israel's continued internal strife may lead to more confusing and uncertain situations in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Some people are surprised by the contradictions within Israel, believing that such a situation may have a considerable impact on Israel's overall image.
Israel: What's going on?The internal strife is so stiff, it's really a mess. Some netizens left messages on social **. There are also those who are dissatisfied with Israel's performance, arguing that Netanyahu's inability to control the internal situation is a clear proof of dereliction of duty.
This series of events has also made people start to re-examine the contradictions within Israel. Israel has a total population of more than 9 million, of which more than 2 million are Palestinians and more than 7 million are Jews, divided into two major factions: traditional and secular. Within secular Jews, there are differences among indigenous peoples, Russians, Eastern Europeans, and Western Europeans. Under this pluralistic system, the Haredi Jews (traditional Jews) had a population of more than 1 million, but were exempt from military service, leaving the total population capable of military service to just over 5 million.
This makes it possible to divide within Israel not only on religious beliefs, but also on the basis of deep contradictions in state-building. This makes one wonder if Israel can achieve unity under such a complex social structure and have a firm stance in the face of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
What is even more worrying is the growing power behind Hamas. While Hamas is fighting fiercely with Israel, the Houthis are launching attacks in the Red Sea region, Lebanese Allah is also extremely active, and Iran is eyeing it. This shows a profound change in the landscape of the Middle East, and the support of Hamas Shia forces has become even greater.
On October 17, 2023, Hamas was able to fire thousands of rockets at Israel in one go. This undoubtedly reveals a brutal truth: Israel's blockade over the years has not weakened its adversary, but has made it stronger. Under such circumstances, even if Israel has a strong military force, it will be difficult to hold out for too long in the face of internal contradictions.
The weakening of US control in the Middle East has exacerbated Israel's predicament. Saudi Arabia's emphasis on settling oil in non-US dollars** shows a marked decline in U.S. influence in the Middle East. Israel's frequent victories in past conflicts have largely been due to the inability of Muslims to unite against each other. And this unity is hindered not by the strength of Israel, but by the fact that the United States plays a thwarting role in it.
But once the Muslims are united, how long will Israel be able to hold out, no matter how strong it is?Now, Israel's main opponents are the Shiites represented by Iran and Hamas. Once Sunni countries such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia join the fray again, Israel will face waves of enemies. Israel may be able to win war after war, but it will never be able to achieve a strategic victory.
In summary, Israel is facing not only internal disagreements at a time of domestic and foreign difficulties, but also the rise of the power behind Hamas and the weakening of US influence in the Middle East. Even if it wins victory on the battlefield, it is worth pondering whether Israel can achieve a strategic victory in the face of internal and external troubles. Only close solidarity to meet the daunting challenges may be the key to Israel's real escape from this predicament.