As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to escalate, the situation in Israel is becoming increasingly tense. While the Israeli army has demonstrated great combat capability in the past, they may be facing unprecedented challenges in the current conflict in Gaza.
Recently, the Pentagon issued a new directive to the US forces in Iraq, asking them to be ready to intervene in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict at any time. This move has sparked widespread attention and speculation from the outside world. Although the White House has been emphasizing that it will not formally send troops to participate in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the actual actions of the US military show that they are preparing for a possible escalation of the conflict.
Analysts point out that the possibility of U.S. military involvement means that Israel may be facing a serious challenge. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel will not withdraw its troops easily unless it achieves a complete victory. However, judging by the current situation, it will not be easy for Israel to achieve this goal. The Hamas militants, with their broad popular support and extensive combat experience in Gaza, may face greater difficulties in the conflict.
In addition, the international community is putting increasing pressure on Israel. A number of countries called for a ceasefire and a peaceful resolution of the conflict and expressed concern or condemnation of Israel's military action. Such international pressure may create a certain constraint on Israel's military operations, making it face a greater dilemma in the conflict.
Once the U.S. military officially enters the war, the nature of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict may change radically. Anti-American forces in the Middle East are likely to provide support to Palestine and Hamas, further escalating the conflict. This could not only lead to the outbreak of a larger war, but could also increase tensions in the Middle East.
Therefore, the international community needs to strengthen its mediation and good offices efforts to promote the settlement of the conflict between Palestine and Israel through peaceful means. Only through peaceful means can further escalation and deterioration of the situation be avoided and peace and stability in the Middle East region can be preserved.