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Why Global Support for Israel Matters More Than Ever

  Why Global Support for Israel Matters More Than Ever In over two decades of writing and observing the tides of global politics, one truth remains constant: when democracies are under threat, silence becomes complicity. Today, Israel finds itself once again at the crossroads of survival and sovereignty—facing threats not just to its borders but to its very right to exist. This isn’t a call for blind allegiance. It’s a call for moral clarity . A Democracy in a Volatile Region Israel is the only liberal democracy in the Middle East. It upholds freedoms of speech, religion, press, and assembly—principles many of us in the West hold dear. When rockets rain down on civilian neighborhoods or terrorist factions threaten its citizens, we must ask ourselves: if not now, when will we stand with Israel? To support Israel is not to oppose peace—it’s to recognize a nation’s right to defend itself, to exist, and to prosper without existential threats. A Humanitarian Concern Civilians on ...

Why Have Islamic Countries Stayed Quiet as Palestine Suffers?

 The heart-wrenching images from Gaza — of destroyed homes, lifeless bodies, and entire families erased from civil records — have sparked global outrage. Yet, one question continues to echo loudly across the Muslim world: Why do Islamic countries remain so passive in the face of Israel’s actions against Palestine? Despite having immense wealth, large populations, powerful militaries, and shared religious and cultural ties, the collective response from the Islamic world has been largely symbolic — strongly worded statements, emergency summits, and humanitarian aid, but no real unified or forceful action. Let’s try to unpack this painful paradox. 1. Divided Interests and Internal Politics The Islamic world is not a monolith. Countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan each have distinct national interests, alliances, and geopolitical goals. Some, like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, have grown closer to the West — particularly the United States — for economic and se...