It looks like a vicious cycle — destroy, rebuild, again destroy and then rebuild.
World powers have once again gathered to pledge millions of dollars to rebuild the war-torn Gaza. Until and unless Israel is controlled, rebuilding Gaza will be useless. What’s the guarantee that Israel will not attack Gaza again?
It’s doubtful that re-construction activities will commence anytime soon — thanks to distrust not only among donors but also between Palestinians factions.
It means thousands of people will remain displaced from their homes and businesses till it’s time for another lightning strike over Gaza. For how long this game of cat and mouse will continue — is there any solution to this problem? Yes, Arab states have long back offered Israel to live and let live by withdrawing from the occupied territories by implementing the two-state solution. It’s Israel, which has chosen the path of confrontation by strangling both the West Bank and Gaza.
When one sees the US taking an apologetic posture to defend Israel, then one wonders who on Earth can stop Israel from its genocidal policies.
We the Asians, Arabs, Europeans, South Americans and Africans must show the courage and determination to call a spade a spade. A worldwide joint stance and action plan to confront Israeli aggression is the only way forward. — Masood Khan, Jubail
Confronting Israel
