Preliminary
On September 14, a sudden attack broke Israel’s silence.Yemen’s Houthi armed forces claimed to have launched missiles and drones on Israeli territory, in which the “Palestine-2” high-speed missile successfully broke the defense line, and despite the Israeli emergency launch of the air defense system, has left millions of people rushing into the defense hole, the streets once empty.
The most surprising was not the attack itself, but the traditional “stage” of Israel’s United States, Britain, France and Germany, this time almost silent and collective silence.
Houthi missiles fly over Red Sea, Israel hit positively but no solidarity
The attack was not accidental, but a clear response. Israeli previously carried out air strikes on Yemen Houthi armed targets, the Houthi side then said to "tooth and tooth." As a result, the missile dropped from the sky, the target directed to the mainland of Israel. Yemen Houthi armed forces claimed that the attack "a target", although the Israeli military has not yet notified the casualties, but the air defense alarm sounded, the scene of people's evacuation has explained the problem.
The Hussein armed weapons did not come in vain, and over the years, with the support of Iran, their long-range strike capabilities have been upgrading.This time it was a “Palestine-2” missile, the name itself carried a political signal, indicating that it was not only a military strike, but also a political declaration: we stand with Palestine.
But most unexpectedly, after the bombing of Israel, the international "friends circle" collapsed.The United States did not have solidarity in the first time, and Britain, France, and Germany did not speak.
One possible explanation is that it is now difficult for Western countries to use “counter-terrorism” or “self-defense” to stand for Israel, especially against the backdrop of Israel’s violent bombing of Gaza that has caused a rebound in international opinion.
China, on the other hand, expressed its position clearly, called on all parties to remain restrained and emphasized the resolution of disputes through dialogue, which is in sharp contrast to the silence of the West.
Europe's three countries rarely speak synchronously, Israel faces public opinion swing
Just two days before the missile attacks, Britain, France, and Germany suddenly, in a rare synchronous voice, expressed harsh criticism of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip. The statement is not ambiguous, referring directly to the Israeli actions "caused a large number of civilian casualties" and "serious humanitarian crisis", and calling on Israel to "immediately stop military operations" and stress "must comply with international law".
This scenario was unimaginable in the past. European countries tend to remain vague in the Israeli conflict, more calling for “both sides to restrain.”
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio chose to personally visit Gaza for talks with the Israeli side. It is that topics such as “seizure of Gaza” and “destruction of Hamas” show that the U.S. government is still providing strategic cooperation for Israel.
But it’s fun that the U.S. hasn’t responded publicly to the Houthi attacks, nor has it expressed its support or opposition to the criticism of the INF. The Trump administration seems to be trying to bet on both sides whileining allies with Israel while avoiding a “backpot” humanitarian catastrophe.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faced international pressure, as it has always been tough. He reiterated that “Hamas must be completely destroyed” and rejected any proposal for a ceasefire. But the problem is that the direction of public opinion has begun to shift, that in the past Israel’s “right-hearted” speech system is now facing “public opinion twists.”
And China’s voice has always held a consistent position: supporting the promotion of the “two-country plan” within the framework of the United Nations and opposing any unilateral actions that aggravate conflict.
Hamas tactical counterattack continues, the region falls into the wooden war and humanitarian abyss
Under Israeli siege, Hamas has not retreated.While its military capabilities cannot be compared to that of the Israeli army, Hamas has adopted flexible guerrilla tactics, continuing to produce harassment and counterattacks.
Videos circulated on social media showed an Israeli assault on the Gaza front, where several wounded soldiers were taken by helicopters to the rear hospital, including the Belshebasoroka Hospital, which had been damaged in Iranian missile attacks.
The video released by Hamas even shows actions such as “cutting off” Israeli military commanders, although the authenticity is difficult to fully verify, but the impact on the military heart and public opinion cannot be underestimated.
The conflict has a distinctive feature: the harsher the military strikes, the more civilians are killed, and the less international support. Israel’s actions under the name of “self-defense” are rapidly losing its moral legitimacy.
This is also the fundamental logic of China’s emphasis on “political settlement.”If war continues to spread, the common people will always suffer.
conclusion
The bombing of the homeland of Israel was supposed to be a major event of global shock, but the reality is that the Houthi missiles hit not only steel, but also a "goldstone of public opinion". The collective silence of Western nations exposes their troubles and twists in Middle East policy.
In this land of many disasters, where Hamas and the Israeli army, the Houthi armed forces and the external forces are intertwined, the situation is becoming more and more complicated.The Middle East issue is far from an old account that can be solved by a few airstrikes or a few statements, but it tests the wisdom and patience of the international community.
China’s position is clear: not choosing sidelines, not encouraging conflict, supporting dialogue and negotiation. Peace is not to shout out on one side, but to talk on the ground, a little bit a drop. Sometimes, the loudest voice is not the missile explosion, but the collective silence of Chongqing. Per, this is the old conflict in the Middle East, the most warning sign.
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