The Israel/Palestine Conflict by Nancy Webster Kaya

 

My opinions on the Israeli/Palestine situation will not sit well with many and I have debated whether to share my thoughts as they go against the accepted narrative. 

I cannot, in good conscience, take a stand for either side. There have been ongoing atrocities on both sides for many years. 

However, since October 7, 2023, after the horrific Hamas attack on Israel, Israel's ground and air campaign in Gaza has killed more than 38,000 civilians, the majority elderly, women, children, and babies. Over half a million Palestinians face starvation. 2.3 million people have been driven from their homes. There virtually is no infrastructure left, no housing, hospitals, or schools. Israel refuses to allow humanitarian aid in. 

How in anyone’s mind can this be justified? 

Accusations of genocide were brought before the International Court of Justice in the Hague several months ago. In response the Court issued a statement that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, and its settlements there, violated international law — “the most sweeping stance laid out by the world’s highest court on an issue that has been the subject of debates and resolutions at the United Nations for decades.” 

“They issued an advisory opinion that, while not binding, carries authority and legal weight, although it is unlikely to affect Israeli policy but could shape international opinion.” 

What most people don’t realize is the conflict between Israel and Palestine goes far, far deeper, actually involving the continuation of the hegemony of the U.S., the alliance between Russia and China, and the reestablishment of a “Silk Road.” 

To have some understanding of this deeper conflict, we need to go back to what happened behind the scenes. An unknown fact is that the U.S. helped mold China into the superpower standing it currently enjoys by opening and allowing cheap mass Chinese exports into the U.S. markets. In doing this, the U.S. had hoped for China to become a democratic nation, which it did not. Its economy may be capitalist, but its government is Communist. 

Now, the U.S. is trying to contain China just as it did the Soviet Union during the Cold War. To accomplish this the U.S. must shut down the Chinese “Silk Road” through the Turkic States to Europe. Otherwise, China will retain its power in the world both economically and militarily. 

To replace China and the cheap goods it supplies, the U.S. is now concentrating on India with its population of 700 million under the age of 25 and its cheap labor. To replace the Chinese Silk Road, it is creating an alternative route, from India to the United Arab Emirates by sea, then through South Arabia, via Jordon to Israel. 

This is where Gaza comes in and why it is so important to drive the Palestinians out, level all infrastructure, and occupy it (which, to date, Israel has been unable to do). Gaza is in the way of this new Silk Road. If Gaza falls under Israeli control, the new Silk Route will continue to Greece by sea and then Europe. Also, under Gaza lies plentiful oil and gas reserves, all of which Israel wants to control. This explains why the U.S. gave Israel free reign to take Gaza, supplying both monetary support and military support, and condoned the death of as many Palestinians as possible. 

This is but a brief explanation. It still remains a complicated issue, with many still unknown details, and more questions than answers.