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Israel in International Political Equations

To understand what’s happening and avoid the absurdity of some analysts who claim that all these crimes are just to keep Netanyahu in power, we must understand what Israel is, its essence, and its role.

After the industrial revolution in Europe, the global capitalist system developed rapidly, and political science evolved with it. Strategic planning took on a new meaning. When capitalism transitioned into imperialism, strategic planning became necessary for the system as a whole, not for each state individually. This practically meant the need for global dominance of the system. Consequently, the need for permanent internal stability arose, leading to the emergence of a strong deep state mechanism. No matter how governments and presidents change in their countries, they remain under the control of the deep state, preserving the overall strategic direction to maintain and develop the capitalist system.

It became clear to them that for the industrial economy to last and develop, there was a constant and growing need for energy sources and raw materials. This required preventing the rise of a system hostile to theirs and fiercely combating it when it emerged. This powerful capitalist system in Europe, along with the U.S., which later became its leader, found direct military colonization of weaker nations to be one of the main methods of dominance and plunder.

In the second half of the 19th century, they realized that the rapid development of the economy and accompanying civilizations led to the expansion of culture beyond the borders of continents and nations. Thus, the emerging philosophical, social, and cultural movements would spread and influence, creating renewed challenges to their system. This would also affect the future of direct military colonization of weaker nations. Therefore, they began formulating long-term strategic plans to ensure the continuation of their dominance over the world and to maintain and develop their system in the upcoming phases when direct military colonization would no longer be sustainable.

It is logical to assume that this planning began in the last quarter of the 19th century. One of the key outcomes of this planning process was the significance of the Middle East, with the Arab world at its core, due to its geographical location and resources. There was also concern about the potential rise of this region as a future global power. In their minds, they remembered Muhammad Ali and Ibrahim Pasha’s attempts to unify Egypt and the Levant, especially since the region had been a powerful empire before the Crusades, sharing a common history, language, and religion. At the time, it was a large empire but weaker than them and on the path to further decline, which they later dubbed “the sick man.”

How can the European capitalist nations ensure permanent and continuous dominance over the Middle East? First, by separating the Arab East from the Arab West. Then, by dividing each part into small, weak states that would continue to be colonized indirectly through the installation of leaders loyal to them, ensuring their weakness and division. This, of course, would follow the destruction of “the sick man.”

How can they permanently or for the longest time possible separate the Arab East from the Arab West? By planting a European state in its center, much like they created the United States and Australia. The options were to plant this state in Egypt or the Levant (Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine). Given their careful planning based on solid scientific research, they realized that the implementation would take a relatively long time, likely in the 20th century. They also realized that the world in the 20th century would be entirely different from the past centuries when they created the U.S. and Australia. It would be difficult to eliminate the Egyptian people or the people of the Levant. Moreover, creating a European state in the region would not last long, especially after their experience with the Crusades.

Thus, two innovative ideas emerged: the first was to reduce the size of the state and its population, expanding it later using methods suitable for the era in which the expansion would take place. The second was to exploit the ancient Jewish religious history in the region. The second idea was golden for several reasons. First, a state for European Jews in the region would be unable to survive without them, ensuring permanent dependence. Second, they could secure the support of their populations due to widespread anti-Semitism and hatred of Jews. Third, they could gain significant support from European Jews who were subjected to various forms of persecution in Europe, and religious Jews would support the idea for religious reasons.

Thus, by the end of the 19th century, they established the Zionist movement, led by representatives of European Jewish capital, with its base being European Jews. They decided to establish a colonial European state in Sinai, presenting it to the world as a Jewish state based on Jewish history. Religious Jews insisted on establishing the state in Sinai and Palestine, or just Palestine without Sinai. However, the leadership of the Zionist movement, representing European Jewish capital and considering themselves part of the capitalist system, agreed to the project. At that time, the European plan was based on the state being under British sovereignty, at least initially, just as it had been with the U.S. and Australia.

What is happening now?

Currently, a fierce global conflict is unfolding between two poles: the imperialist pole led by the U.S. and the other led by China, along with Russia. This struggle determines who will dominate the world in the coming era. For the U.S. pole, continuing dominance over the Middle East is crucial in this conflict. Therefore, a strong and expanding Israel has become highly significant. Hence, all hostile forces in the region must be eliminated. This is why we see the unconditional support from the U.S. for Israel, as it uses it to safeguard its interests. We also see the complete subjugation of Arab regimes, as this is the role assigned to them, having been nurtured and sustained by the West for this very moment.

Those who believe that what’s happening is solely because of Hamas or Hezbollah are akin to those who still think that World War I was caused by a Serbian student assassinating the Austrian crown prince. What is happening now is the beginning of a Middle Eastern war, with the goal of the imperial deep state being to reshape the region to ensure continued dominance during their global struggle. This requires eliminating any Palestinian force that stands in the way, erasing the Palestinian issue, and crushing any Arab force that obstructs Israel’s strengthening and expansion in the region. However, the Arab peoples are no longer those of the first half of the last century when illiteracy and political ignorance were widespread. Therefore, this will be a long and fierce war, taking place within the context of the global struggle, with Israel being both a tool and part of Western imperialism.