Although President Trump, in his first term, withdrew from the Iran deal, he is not interested at this point to get into a significant, violent conflict with Iran. Attacking Iran’s facilities or oil refineries will precipitate, without a doubt in my mind, a regional war that neither Israel nor Iran can win. The devastation would be of such magnitude, causing unfathomable losses without either side winning the war.
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After 57 years of occupation, it has become abundantly clear: the occupation is not sustainable, evidenced by the fact that Israeli-Palestinian relations are worse today than ever before. The situation is bound to explode time and again with ever-increasing death and destruction. Nearly seven million Palestinians are living in the West Bank, Gaza, and Israel proper, equal to the number of Jews living in the same area. By what means and for how much longer, he must ask, can Israel oppress the Palestinians of an equivalent population with no endgame in sight? Nine-ty percent of all Palestinians were born under occupation; they will deprive Israel of peace until they free themselves from the shackles of the occupation that has dehumanized them and robbed them of their dignity. Coexistence is not one of many options; it is the only option. The Israelis must choose to live in peace or maintain a state of constant hostilities while poisoning one generation after another against the Palestinians.
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The declaration of State Lands and the number of settlement outposts established in the West Bank has exploded over the past year, coinciding with Israel’s war in Gaza. Netanyahu’s strategy to use the Gaza war to distract from his annexation policy in the West Bank is clear as day, and the world must not let him destroy the prospect of a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict unimpeded.
#Gaza #WestBank #Palestine #Israel #IsraeliPalestinianConflict #MiddleEast
The challenges the US faces in Syria are widespread and multifaceted, including:
• The difficulties of communicating with a government splintered ideologically by sever-al rebel factions;
• How and when to remove US sanctions on Syria and mitigate the impact on other countries that were cooperating with Syria;
• How to balance the relationships with neighboring countries, especially Turkey, that maintain a military presence in Syria;
• How to deal with the Kurdish aspiration for autonomy without compromising the central government’s authority;
• How to reconstruct financial and trade relations to address the dire need for cash inflow and credit.
These and other challenges can and indeed must be dealt with now because time is of the essence, and the sooner the US acts, the sooner other countries will follow and the easier it will be for the new government to function, stabilizing the country.
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One hundred forty-six countries have recognized the Palestinian state, which is a significant step because it legitimizes the Palestinians’ right to statehood and places Palestine on equal footing with other states. Three Western European countries, Ireland, Norway, and Spain, have recognized Palestine this year, which may encourage others to follow suit. Unquestionably, the Palestinians have made significant international inroads in support of a Palestinian state. Read more here: alonben-meir.com/writing/will-trump-seize-the-opportunity-for-an-israeli-palestinian-breakthrough/
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Jordan faces significant challenges in maintaining internal stability amid rising public anger towards Israel. It must balance its historical commitments to the Palestinian cause and its peace treaty with Israel, while managing complex regional dynamics. There are also fears of a spillover of Palestinian refugees into Jordan, which can destabilize Jordan, especially if Israel annexes further Palestinian territories in the West Bank. Recently, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declared that “2025 is the year of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria,” which terrifies the Kingdom. The ongoing conflicts could also increase militant activity and exacerbate existing vulnerabilities, particularly among Jordanian youth. Moreover, other regional dynamics further complicate Jordan’s position, compelling it to navigate threats from Iranian proxies while managing its relationships with Israel, Western allies, and neighboring Arab states. The creation of a Palestinian state will prevent instability in Jordan, which is critical to Israel’s national security. Click here for more: alonben-meir.com/writing/will-trump-seize-the-opportunity-for-an-israeli-palestinian-breakthrough/
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The declaration of State Lands and the number of settlement outposts established in the West Bank has exploded over the past year, coinciding with Israel’s war in Gaza. Netanyahu’s strategy to use the Gaza war to distract from his annexation policy in the West Bank is clear as day, and the world must not let him destroy the prospect of a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict unimpeded.
#Gaza #WestBank #Palestine #Israel #IsraeliPalestinianConflict #MiddleEast
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Before October 7, the US had been negotiating Israeli-Saudi normalization. At the time, the Saudis were willing to settle for a vague commitment by Israel ‘to make major progress toward a solution to the Palestinian conflict.’ But as the horror of the war in Gaza unfolded, the Saudis changed their position, mainly due to the public’s outcry about what the Palestinians have tragically endured. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) publicly stated, “The Kingdom will not cease its tireless efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and we affirm that the kingdom will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel without one” [emphasis added]. It should be noted that this statement is not political posturing. Saudi Arabia will no longer settle for a vague reference to the Palestinians’ right to statehood, but MBS can pressure the Palestinians to moderate their position. Click here for more: alonben-meir.com/writing/will-trump-seize-the-opportunity-for-an-israeli-palestinian-breakthrough/
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