By: Naveed Ahmad Jatoi
In the present era, Israel has emerged as a major power and has, through its malicious ambitions, sparked new conflicts around the world. In Gaza, Palestine, they have turned the city into ruins by killing innocent civilians and also targeted Hamas leaders, including Ismail Haniyeh. However, Hamas has shown no signs of weakening in its defense, and Hezbollah in Lebanon has responded in a similar manner.
In Egypt and Jordan, when Israel sent its terrorist group, known as ISIS, to control the situation and even provided them with military equipment, they too faced defeat. Interestingly, despite this, Israeli embassies still exist in these two countries, and diplomatic relations remain strong. Is this part of a scheme to maintain its influence in the Middle East or to expand its power? Whatever the reason, it will ultimately be futile.
Hezbollah, a powerful resistance group in Lebanon, has already defeated Israel in the past. However, it now seems that Hezbollah has weakened in the face of Israel’s ambitions. Israel, which is using advanced technology, has instilled fear across the world. Yet, this has not diminished Hamas or Hezbollah’s resolve. Why is this? Even though the superpower America appears to have surrendered to Israel’s dominance, the resistance groups remain unfazed. This is because they are always prepared to face their enemy.
When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up to the podium to deliver his speech at the United Nations, several delegations, including Saudi Arabia’s, staged a walkout, showing who truly stands with Israel. Only the Congress gallery clapped and showed unwavering support, and it seems this will continue in the future. But the world will no longer remain the same.
From the 1992 helicopter attack in southern Lebanon, in which Hezbollah leader Abbas al-Musawi, his wife, and their five-year-old son were martyred, to the 2004 assassination of Hamas’ blind leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin, many prominent leaders of resistance organizations have been targeted. These targeted killings occurred in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and even in countries far from the conflict. But have these “successes” brought peace and security to Israel? The answer is clearly a resounding no.
Israel continues its actions because no one stops them. The world’s powerful nations—such as the United States, the UK, Germany, France, and other Western countries—have designated Israel as their most important ally in the region and remain silent on its every action.
The first major reason for supporting Israel is the Holocaust, during which Adolf Hitler massacred millions of Jews across Germany, Poland, and other parts of Europe, while the US and Britain stood by as silent spectators. Now, these countries back Israel as atonement for that massacre. The second reason is that Israel represents the colonial values of Western nations in the Middle East.
The third reason is the financial support that US politicians receive from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and other wealthy Israeli benefactors, which greatly influences American politics. In the UK, similar organizations, like the Conservative Friends of Israel and Labour Friends of Israel, provide financial aid to politicians, leading to compromises within the democratic system.
From Sheikh Yassin to leaders like Khaled Mashal, Ismail Haniyeh, and the current leader Yahya Sinwar, the spirit of freedom among Palestinians remains alive. Hezbollah could also find a leader like Hassan Nasrallah’s cousin, Hashim Safi al-Din, whose son is married to the daughter of the martyred Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. Hezbollah will regain its strength.
Once again, the names Hamas and Hezbollah will strike fear in Israel. There is no doubt that Israel is powerless without its allies. But what we have seen so far is that these resistance groups have relied solely on their own strength for defense, and this is a testament to the continued strength of Hezbollah and Hamas. The day is not far when, just like in the past, Israel will once again face defeat.
