US-Israeli scenario for West Asia
By Afifeh Abedi
Foreign policy expert
The US veto of the resolution recognizing Palestine as a full member of the United Nations in the Security Council should mark the beginning of a paradigm shift in the regional strategies of Muslim nations. More than six months have elapsed since the onset of relentless Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip. The actual death toll likely exceeds 34,000, with two-thirds of them women and children. The majority of Gazans have been uprooted from their homes, enduring hunger and famine throughout this period. The US dealing with the Gaza war is a wake-up call to Arab nations relying on American guidance for regional matters, shedding light on the depth of US agendas in the region. The recent veto, after eighty years, can only be justified by the US primary allegiance to Israel’s interests. The extensive US military support following Hamas’ Operation Al-Aqsa Storm on October 7 indicates a fading role for Washington’s Arab allies in shaping US policy in West Asia.
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