September Ends: The Israel-Gaza-Lebanese New Conflict, New Middle East, Oct 7 Anniversary.



 

 
"The region does not want to be a satellite of Israel or a satellite of the U.S. And by the way, the region does not want to be a satellite of Iran either. The problem is the region is not really being given much of a choice."- Nadim Houry, Lebanese Researcher and executive director of the Arab Reform Initiative/"Don't Do It": Lebanese Lawyer Warns Israel Against Using War to Create a "New Middle East"

An endless attack, this time focused on The Iran-backed Shiite militia: considered the most powerful non-state group in the Middle East. "Hezbollah", until its weakened since the Israeli attack in 2024.


In addition, The Israel Defense Force (IDF) also claims that there is a tunnel dug near the border with Israel as part of small-scale forays into southern Lebanon. ( Read Troops said to enter Hezbollah tunnels with pre-invasion forays into Lebanon )


Israeli counterattacks have left at least 1.2 million residents without homes. During the end of September, the Canaan conqueror reported that eight soldiers were killed in an attack on southern Lebanon.


"Wake Me Up When September Ends" is definitely etched in the hearts of Lebanese people. Afraid to have witnessed IDF attacks since 1978. The month of September/9 was a date of catastrophe once again.


They have been through it... the worst in 2006: From the cross border attack became a July/7 war-Six Days War is also included.


As of June 2024, the Iranian-backed Lebanese Hezbollah fighters fired rockets and drones at the IDF after receiving an attack that killed one of the commanders.


The conflict persisted until the "Status State" alleged that they had killed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah.


From a rationalist perspective, this conflict—or rather, this senseless violence—originated when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the U.N. General Assembly from the podium.


Netanyahu, though possibly unmatched in his ability to project on the global platform, was far from the only one to articulate this vision of the "New Middle East".


8 September 2023-Netanyahu informed the U.N. General Assembly that Israel is "on the verge" of a historic milestone towards securing a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia, though he did not specify how the considerable challenges to achieving such an agreement would be overcome.
(read: Netanyahu tells UN that Israel is ‘at the cusp’ of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia)


Whether or not Netanyahu dares to respond, it started when The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan established official ties with Israel as part of the US-brokered Abraham Accords in 2020. 


But the New Middle East plan seems almost to be delayed when Gaza has indeed heralded the development in terms of the region's relations with western countries, as the double standards of American and European diplomats have been on full display. 


 
Mahmoud al-Aloul, vice chairman of the Central Committee of Fatah (L), China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C), and Mousa Abu Marzouk, senior Hamas member, attend an event at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, July 23.

As confidence in western leadership wanes, Palestinians increasingly look to China to broker political deals, and as partners for technological advancements and rebuilding efforts.


Since 1988, China has recognized the State of Palestine. China also established formal diplomatic ties with Israel in 1992 and has kept friendly relations with both countries ever since.


But There is a plot twist- China will neither become a Middle East superpower like the United States nor become a substitute mediator in the region as a result of the national unity agreement that Hamas and Fatah signed in Beijing on July 23. ( Read - Hamas and Fatah sign unity deal in Beijing aimed at Gaza governance )


China agrees with the Palestinian cause and is in favor of the two parties' conflict being resolved. Put simply, this nation that supports the global economy is concerned only with peace; profit is not made from war.


To put an end to the conflict, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a "international peace conference." China's primary focus lies in its economic pursuits within the broader Middle East region.


Desire trade and peace: Middle Eastern nations provide Beijing with about 60% of its oil imports, making the region a significant export destination.


For Hamas, which has been devastated by the conflict with Israel, this holds immense significance. "China's recognition as a major power is crucial for us,"- senior Hamas official.


Hamas also sees the talks as a mitigating mechanism against Biden’s ‘lame-duck’ situation in the US. It could weaken prospects of a ceasefire agreement. 


If Trump win the presidency, Netanyahu might have unrestricted authority to continue the war.


WE NEED CHINA!


By Jepry












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