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'Israel' is like a bull in a China shop! Who will bring it to heel?

  • F.M. Shakil F.M. Shakil
  • Source: Al Mayadeen English
  • 17 Feb 2024 00:45
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"Israel" is behaving as if it were endowed with an unrestricted divine authorization to oppress Palestinians, exhibiting minimal regard for fundamental human rights, freedom, and human dignity.

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    'Israel' is like a bull in a China shop! Who will bring it to heel? (Illustrated by Hadi Dbouk to Al Mayadeen English)

Given the blatant disregard for the United Nations resolutions mandating a cessation of hostilities in Gaza, where the Zionist regime has been committing atrocities with American and Western support, Iran's demand that "Israel" be kicked out from the organization appears plausible.

"Israel" is behaving as if it were endowed with an unrestricted divine authorization to oppress Palestinians, exhibiting minimal regard for fundamental human rights, freedom, and human dignity. The behavior exhibited by "Israel" can be likened to that of a global criminal, devoid of any responsibility to heed the cries of international solidarity demanding an end to brutalities being committed in Gaza, Rafah, Khan Younis, and various other regions of Palestine.

Iran demands "Israel’s" isolation

During a speech delivered at the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi emphasized the need for an urgent cessation of hostilities in Gaza and criticized the Western world's futile attempts to dissuade Iran from supporting Palestine. While reaffirming Tehran’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people, Raisi reiterated the renowned words of Ayatollah Ruhullah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, that Palestine continues to lead the way in Muslim world causes.

"Whether through war, economic blockade, or sanctions, the West exerted tremendous effort to dissuade Iran from defending Palestine and the Islamic Revolution's ideals," he explained. "They [the West] repeatedly sent messages stating, 'Cease defending Palestine.'"

The crux of his speech boils down to his call for "Israel" to be left high and dry for its flagrant crimes against humanity. He suggested kicking "Israel" out of the UNO, arguing that "those who go against UNO resolutions can't play by the rules; so, they should be shown the door."

Iran, which has been through the wringer because of “Israel”, is in the know when it comes to the state-sponsored terrorism that "Israel" dishes out. During the years 2010 and 2012, a group of four Iranian nuclear scientists met their untimely demise—Masoud Alimohammadi, Majid Shahriari, Darioush Rezaeinejad, and Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan were all taken out. Another scientist, Fereydoon Abbasi, got caught in the crossfire of an attempted murder. Two were bumped off with magnetic bombs attached to their cars; Darioush Rezaeinejad was shot dead, and Masoud Alimohammadi was murdered in a two-wheeler blast.

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After the dust settled, an unidentified US official spilled the beans to NBC, revealing that "Israel" had bankrolled, coached, and equipped The Mujahedeen-e-Khalq (MEK) in their mission to kill the Iranian nuclear scientists.

Again, in 2020, yet another Iranian nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, was murdered mysteriously. Iran believed "Israel" and an exiled opposition group used a remote-control weapon to shoot dead the top nuclear scientist east of the capital, Tehran. "Israel" had claimed that he was secretly helping to develop nuclear weapons.

Bloodbath in Gaza Strip

Iran is not the sole advocate for isolating "Israel" due to its terrorist activities; this call is also echoed by Bolivia, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen. The global populace is vehemently protesting the oppressive actions carried out by "Israel". The Israeli intelligentsia strongly condemned Benjamin Netanyahu's inhumane tactics and criticized his brutal treatment of the civilian population in Gaza, Khan Younis, Rafah, and other areas of Palestine. The occupation forces were responsible for the deaths of more than 30,000 infants, school-going children, women, elders, health workers, patients, and journalists. A staggering 1.920 million individuals have been forced to leave their homes in the Gaza Strip and are currently without a secure place to live, enduring deplorable living circumstances.

According to the Euro-Med Monitor, the current Israeli attacks have destroyed 65,600 housing units and partial damage to 177,200 others. "Israel" has inflicted extensive devastation and significant harm to critical infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. They have specifically targeted 305 schools, 1,541 industrial facilities, and 135 health facilities, which include 23 hospitals, 56 clinics, 55 ambulances, 183 mosques, and 3 churches. Additionally, 165 press offices have been affected.

Miko Peled, an Israeli activist and writer, who is the grandson of a signatory to the Israeli 1948 Declaration of Independence and whose father was a general in the Six-Day War of 1967, has voiced criticism of Israeli policies towards Palestine, stating that they are incapable of overcoming the Palestinians.

During an interview with the Turkish state-run news agency in November last year, Miko asserted that Palestinians are subjected to acts of terrorism daily. Uncertainty looms over the safety of strolling on the street, the security of children attending school, the possibility of house demolition, and the potential abduction and disappearance of family members by the Israeli army or Israeli intelligence.

"A terrorist state"

In 1984, the US Office of Justice, a division of the US Department of Justice, released a pamphlet titled "State of Terrorism on a Global Scale - The Role of Israel" authored by J Pieterse. This publication revealed significant information about the Israeli government's involvement in "state-sponsored" terrorism. "Israel" is purported to be a significant global weaponry exporter and is alleged to be involved in state-sponsored terrorism in several regions of the world.

Based on assessments made by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, "Israel" ranks as the fifth most significant arms exporter globally and holds the top position as the arms provider to Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa. Nevertheless, in the Third World, Israeli engagement went into a broader range of actions despite its participation in all aspects of the global counterinsurgency endeavor. The security endeavors of the organization extended beyond mere cooperation, as they involved the formation and training of various military and security agencies in developing nations, drawing from their “expertise gained in the West Bank and Gaza.”

The stated rationale behind Israeli actions was to enhance its military sales and technological exports, while also strengthening its diplomatic relations with these states. Nevertheless, the underlying causes were political. Israeli obvious objective was to optimize its regional benefits by participating in the collective security system of the United States. The techniques employed by the United States, and "Israel" form a collective reservoir of imperialist and so-called counterinsurgency knowledge and technology. This text provides an analysis of the correlation between current trends and Zionism and anti-Semitism. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive list of 64 references.

Unfortunately, the rule-based system supported by the United States did grant authorization for NATO allies to oppose Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela, despite the absence of evidence implicating these nations in any violation of international covenants and regulations. However, the purported guardians of human rights become oblivious, deaf, and dumb when it comes to the heinous acts and "state-sponsored" terrorism of "Israel" against defenseless Palestinians and others.

 

The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect Al Mayadeen’s editorial stance.
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