Now that I have that out of the way.
So I'm very fascinated by the whole Israel conflict shit-storm going on. I feel like it's history in the making. And I keep hearing from one side on the Palestinians side that Israel is practically the devil, because of all these inhumane things they do. Which I do not dispute, but I wanted to see how global governments view Israel.
Some things I was not expecting.
1. I was surprised to find out that Israel has more allies/ less countries calling for their destruction than preached. I keep hearing about the whole Israel America buddy buddy relationship every time there is an anti-Israel sentiment. But I was thinking, hang on everyone is acting like America is the ONLY friend of Israel. America does bend of backwards and lets Israel get away with many things, which is unfair I acknowledge. But putting America aside there are many other countries with diplomatic ties, trading ties, and even financial ties. I was not expecting that.
2. I was shocked to find out, 85%- 90% of the countries that has cut ties with Israel are Muslim countries. A little one sided, I was expecting more non-Arab countries to have cut ties with Israel in protest and solidarity with Palestine and claims that Israel is a big terrorist. I've realized while perhaps many countries may not be particular fond of Israel, they still have/want to keep open diplomatic ties with Israel.
3. I didn't know in some countries like Bangladesh you are forbidden from traveling to Israel on your passport. I'm confused to why and how that even works.
4. I was shocked to find out Iran use to have diplomatic ties with Israel in the past before the revolution.
5. Newly founded South Sudan is forming ties with Israel.
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Now talking about Palestine, I'm very confused on global opinion. Yes while many people do what a Palestinian state, and while they have support from every Arab nation, it seems that Israel is already established itself in the global community. Where as Palestine has a long way to go in regards to picking up allies outside of the Arab league. Although they seem to be well on their way. Although I haven't been able to find many other nations with a favorably view of Hamas outside of the Arab League.
I guess a couple things I'm thinking are.- Are Arab countries making a mistake by distancing themselves from the larger more influential nations? Israel seems to be reaping the benefits of being allies with the US and European countries. While the Arab nations are keen on distancing themselves. Where else can they rack up support from a strong country?
- Is it possible to support Palestine without being aggressively anti-Israel. Like I've noticed, many nations support Palestine but are not necessarily cutting ties Israel. They just want Palestine to have their own state alongside Israel. Unlike many Arab countries who have affirmed in order to support Palestine one must call for the destruction of Israel.
- Is it possible and what would it take for more Islamic countries to rebuild peaceful ties with Israel. Or will there always be a deep disconnect with Israel even if Palestine is granted statehood, so long as Israel exists.
- Does America have such an influence that maybe other countries just don't want to go against them. Or is this an over-played excuse to dismiss lack of support from the global community.
- What are Islamic countries relationship with countries like China and Japan, that are large atheist countries? I figure since they obviously hate America, then their next big possible supporter could be China... yes no?
- If Israel is ever taken to court for war crimes, what do you think the outcome be? And will Israel be able to argue that they themselves were victims of war crimes by Hamas and Hezbollah. With all the violence going on with regimes, with the Middle East and accusations of the suppression and ethnic cleansing of minorities, will the pressure and priority of bringing Israel to court for war crimes even going to be taken seriously outside of the Arab nations and a select few non-Muslim countries.
- As an ex-Muslim has your opinions on this conflict changed even a little? Not necessarily switching sides but becoming more aware of things you might not have bothered to acknowledge as a Muslim.
Questions questions questions, opinions? No need to answer all.
Topic: Blabbering about Israel global relations vs Islamic global relations