Since the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, many keen observers have noticed some subtle changes. The United States and Israel, the former staunch allies, seem to be experiencing a miscommunication, with occasional episodes of "hiccupes" that have attracted the attention of the outside world.
As far as the current situation is concerned, Israel seems intent on retreating in Gaza, while the United States seems to be unable to handle this chaotic situation. At the same time, Iran sent a bombshell message to the United States and Israel, adding fuel to the fire.
Israel's operational intentions are puzzling. In general, the Israeli army's operations in Gaza should be methodical and progressively accomplish military objectives. But the reality is that Israel's sudden announcement of plans to eliminate Hamas in a matter of months is a far cry from their previous long-term goals.
Indeed, it is clear to those who follow the Israeli-Palestinian situation that Israel's military operation in Gaza is far from as smooth as they advertise. Some Israeli forces were forced to withdraw from Gaza, but Hamas did not disappear. Even in the streets of northern Gaza, Hamas police maintain order, as if to mock Israel's powerlessness. This situation raises the question of whether Israel really intends to give Hamas a glimmer of life.
However, I believe that Israel's withdrawal was not voluntary. They may have been forced to relinquish control of northern Gaza, and now announcing the end of military operations within a few months is more of a desperate move. They may realize that they will not be able to hold out until the day when Hamas is completely eliminated, and can only try to make the situation look less bad.
It was at this time that Iran suddenly dropped a bombshell on the United States and Israel. They openly announced that new nuclear reactors were being built, which undoubtedly put more pressure on the already disadvantaged Israeli army. This news is not only a direct warning to the United States and Israel, but also a bankruptcy of the "nuclear sanctions" policy imposed by the United States against Iran.
And the impact of Iran's move goes far beyond that. Iran's public announcement of the construction of nuclear reactors undoubtedly sends a clear signal to other countries in the Middle East that they are capable of defending their interests, even in the face of the powerful United States and Israel, with the Houthis struggling to cope. This has undoubtedly boosted the confidence of these countries and made Americans more hesitant to consider whether to start a war in the Middle East.
From this point of view, Iran's construction of nuclear reactors is actually a smart strategic move. While nuclear proliferation is not a good thing for the Middle East, a modest nuclear deterrence can compel the United States and Israel to remain vigilant in the face of their disregard for international rules. The United States hopes that Israel and the countries of the Middle East can reach a rapprochement, but Israel's tough stance has angered almost all countries. Now, Iran, as the leader of the Middle East, has taken out the "nuclear stick" to make its position clear, which means that if a nuclear war is fought, both the United States and Israel will pay a huge price. And the direction of this dispute is still full of uncertainties.