The Israeli army finally took action against Rafah, and their goal seemed clear: to destroy four Hamas camps in Rafah in order to achieve its "total annihilation". However, the fighting did not go as expected, and Israel's ** did not take place in Rafah, but in northern Gaza. Two days ago, they were even ambushed there, and at least 11 soldiers died heroically, adding a heavy color to the war.
Despite this, Netanyahu** insisted that Rafah was Hamas's "last stronghold" and did not hesitate to use naval and air forces, combined with ground firepower, to carry out a devastating bombing of Rafah. Nearly 100 people have reportedly been killed, the vast majority of them civilians, and women and children have been deeply injured in the devastation, whose cries and tragic conditions have become the most brutal testimonies of the war.
Before the Israeli army attacked, Rafah was the "last refuge" in Gaza, where refugees poured in search of a glimmer of hope. But now, Israeli artillery fire has ruthlessly torn that hope apart, and their attacks continue to target civilians, turning the refuge into a living hell.
Some observers have pointed out that Israel's real intentions may not be aimed at attacking Hamas. The United States even disclosed that the United States believes that Israel's attack on Hamas is far less effective than what is advertised, and that there is still systemic resistance in northern Gaza, and incidents occur from time to time. Thus, the Israeli attack on Rafah is more like a psychological warfare aimed at creating panic among the Palestinians and making them understand that not an inch of land is safe in the Gaza Strip and that if they want to survive, they must flee to Egypt.
To whitewash his military operation, Netanyahu made a speech in which he claimed that "safe passage for the evacuation of Rafah" would be provided. However, his words pale in the face of frequent bombardments, and the Palestinian Authority scoffs at his remarks because they have witnessed first-hand how frequently the Israeli army bombs humanitarian evacuation teams.
Netanyahu**'s true intentions have been revealed, and they are trying to force the Palestinians into Gaza, then force them into Egypt, and push the refugee problem to neighboring countries, so as to completely occupy Gaza. They are still sticking to their original plan to forcibly occupy Palestinian land and expel Palestinians in order to ensure Israel's security. This kind of domineering and cruelty is reminiscent of the colonial era centuries ago.
Before the Israeli army launched a strike on Rafah, several countries issued stern warnings to Israel. Not only Arab countries, but also Britain, Australia, Japan, and other countries that have always supported Israel's military operations have expressed concern about the bombing of Rafah by the Israeli army. Australian MP Schubrich has been outspoken on social ** that Israel's actions will have catastrophic and devastating consequences.
China is also highly concerned about the actions of the Israeli army, and the spokesperson has set the tone for the war by clearly opposing and condemning the harm to civilians and violations of international law. However, Israel does not seem to care about the views of the international community, and it believes that it has the support of the United States to act as it pleases.
In this Spring Festival, scenic spots all over China are crowded with people and laughing. Compared to the tragic situation in Rafah, this is another world entirely. Some netizens sighed: "I'd rather be a dog in a prosperous world than a person in a troubled world." This simple sentence expresses the cruelty and helplessness of the times. It is an unavoidable fact that backwardness will indeed be beaten.
However, this war also shows us the cruelty and bloodshed of the international order. The so-called "rules-based order" is not fundamentally different from the colonial era hundreds of years ago. In this world of the jungle, any country may fall into the predicament of broken mountains and rivers and poor livelihoods.
We live in an era of peace, but not peace. Only a strong national defense can protect our people, so that we can enjoy the fireworks in the sky with peace of mind, rather than watching the shells run wild! This war has made us more profoundly aware of the preciousness of peace and the importance of national defense.