In three years, Israel's war on Gaza hasn't just changed the Middle East, it's changed the world
A whirlpool of violence has engulfed everywhere from Lebanon to Yemen. Meanwhile, the west has destroyed any political authority it once had
TL;DR
- The period before October 7, 2023, is distinct from the current reality, with Gaza and Israel undergoing drastic transformations.
- Escalating conflicts have spread across the Middle East, involving multiple countries and overlapping interests, drawing in nations like Yemen, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
- The West's selective application of international law, supporting Israel despite clear violations, has eroded its moral authority globally.
- War crimes are being broadcast in real-time, and Israel's use of AI in targeting signals a concerning future for warfare.
- US support for Israel has been consistent, but the article notes historical instances where previous US administrations used influence to curb Israeli actions.
- Shifting political winds in some Western countries, like the UK and US, indicate a potential for more concerted international action against Israel.
- Previous conflicts in Tigray and Sudan exhibited similar trends of violence and lack of accountability, but Gaza has accelerated and normalized these trends.
- The momentum of current conflicts, coupled with impunity for war crimes, makes them difficult to stop and leads to widespread fear and a focus on survival.