Netanyahu’s humiliation, moral isolation of Israel
Israel, despite its military might and international backing, now finds itself caught up in a void of moral isolation. This moment stands as a historic chance for Arab states and Palestinians to join forces and alter the course of history.
The Zionist regime, which for years covered up its crimes thanks to its military strength and the endless support of the United States, always tries to hog the spotlight on the world stage. But today, because of its policies toward Palestinians and sweeping human rights violations, it has come under unprecedented criticism. Israel’s regime has not only lost ground in terms of moral credibility in international circles, but has also ended up in isolation. This situation gives Arab and Muslim countries a golden opportunity to pull together and dramatically change the course of history.
Recent remarks by Netanyahu and other Israeli officials, framing war crimes as acts of self-defense, have failed to brush up Israel’s image in the eyes of the world. In fact, its repeated attempts to distort reality and mislead global public opinion have only fueled Israel’s growing isolation.
One telling sign of that isolation was the boycott of Netanyahu’s speech at the UN. This boycott laid bare the depth of Israel’s moral defeat worldwide. If used wisely, this moment could serve as a turning point in reshaping the way the global community views Israel and its policies.
Netanyahu’s racist policies, rejection of Palestinian state
A central feature of Netanyahu’s policies is his outright refusal to accept even a stripped-down, non-sovereign Palestinian state. The Israeli premier has made it clear that no Palestinian entity — even in the form of a state deprived of sovereignty — would be accepted. This outlook not only lays bare Israel’s racist and colonial policies but also signals a grave threat to the future of the Palestinian people and their national identity.
In reality, Netanyahu is deeply wary of granting any legitimacy to an independent Palestinian state. He knows full well that even the existence of a limited Palestinian state on historic Palestinian soil could spell the end of the Zionist project. This makes clear that Israel is not only going after Palestinian land but is also hell-bent on erasing Palestinian identity and rights altogether.
Arab states: from reaction to action
As Israel blatantly carries on with its human rights abuses and war crimes, Arab and Muslim countries — alongside the wider international community — must seize global opportunities to pile pressure on Tel Aviv. Although some European leaders, like French President Emmanuel Macron, have pointed out Palestinians’ rights and freedom in their speeches, such words have so far failed to translate into serious or practical measures. Sadly, many countries still choose silence in the face of Israeli crimes and remain stuck in passive positions.
Yet such silence and inaction are in no way to the advantage of Palestinians. Muslim countries must step in with unity and coordination to confront Israel. Halting normalization with Israel remains one of the most effective tools in this regard. Should Arab states call off these normalization deals, they could bring significant economic and diplomatic pressure to bear on Israel. Normalization not only plays into the hands of the Zionist project indirectly but also weakens global support for the Palestinian cause.
To challenge Israel, Palestinian institutions must shift their approach — from desperate pleas to a clearer, legal, and humanitarian language. Instead of settling for conditions that push aside Palestinian rights, they should decisively invoke the principles of international law, the right to self-determination, and full territorial integrity.
In today’s climate, Palestinians cannot afford to pursue a non-sovereign, dignity-stripped state. Rather, their demands must be legally and firmly set forth, anchored in universal human rights — including the right to a fully independent and sovereign state.
Role of The Hague and International Court of Justice
The Hague Group and the International Court of Justice are currently pursuing cases related to Israel’s crimes, which could serve as powerful tools for holding the regime to account. While Palestinian institutions have been waiting on some sort of robust global reaction, they must also realize that foot-dragging could end up costing Palestinians even more.
If Arab countries and Palestinians can effectively make use of these legal mechanisms, they may help break the vicious cycle of injustice and push the world toward a fundamental shift in its policies on Israel.
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