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199769
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 11:40
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Demos are a sign of the decline of Israel’s regional influence
TEHRAN, Aug. 8 (MNA) -- The recent massive demonstrations in occupied Palestine are regarded as a public protest against the economic situation and unemployment in Israel.
The protests not only undermine the authority of the Zionist regime at the national level but they could also deliver a huge blow to Israel’s regional position.
In analyzing the decline in Israel’s regional role, it can be argued that Benyamin Netanyahu’s government is facing serious conflicts within the occupied territories as a result of his insistence on the recognition of Israel as a Jewish state.
However, there are serious disagreements about the definitions of the word “Jew” and the expression “Jewish state” inside Israel.
In Israel, many people believe the Jews are members of a religion, others regard the Jews as an ethnic group, and others view Jewishness as a culture.
Despite this high level of disagreement, Netanyahu is still adamant about Israel being recognized as a Jewish state. He even regards it as a precondition for talks with Mahmoud Abbas.
On the other hand, Israeli liberals and Israeli hardliners still have serious differences, which are clearly illustrated in the conflict between the Labor Party, which is one of the liberal groups, and Likud and Kadima, which are two of the most significant extremist parties in the occupied territories.
These internal conflicts have accelerated the decline in Israel’s regional influence.
And the new developments in the Middle East and Israel’s economic problems have actually paved the way for an increase in the pressure on Netanyahu’s government, which could complicate the situation in the near future.
There is no doubt that these pressures will have a direct impact on Israel’s regional influence, while on the opposite side, the resistance axis in the region has increased its capability to confront the Zionists.
Thus, the driving factors behind the recent demonstrations in the occupied territories are the decline in Israel’s influence at the regional level and the intensification of the internal conflict.
However, Israeli society is accustomed to radical ideologies, and experience shows that Netanyahu’s government is not going to resign.
In addition, the extremist parties and the current administration have created a strong coalition, which will make it more difficult to bring down the government.
(By Hossein Sheikholeslam, formerly served as Iran’s ambassador to Syria. He is currently the parliament speaker’s advisor on international issues.)
The protests not only undermine the authority of the Zionist regime at the national level but they could also deliver a huge blow to Israel’s regional position.
In analyzing the decline in Israel’s regional role, it can be argued that Benyamin Netanyahu’s government is facing serious conflicts within the occupied territories as a result of his insistence on the recognition of Israel as a Jewish state.
However, there are serious disagreements about the definitions of the word “Jew” and the expression “Jewish state” inside Israel.
In Israel, many people believe the Jews are members of a religion, others regard the Jews as an ethnic group, and others view Jewishness as a culture.
Despite this high level of disagreement, Netanyahu is still adamant about Israel being recognized as a Jewish state. He even regards it as a precondition for talks with Mahmoud Abbas.
On the other hand, Israeli liberals and Israeli hardliners still have serious differences, which are clearly illustrated in the conflict between the Labor Party, which is one of the liberal groups, and Likud and Kadima, which are two of the most significant extremist parties in the occupied territories.
These internal conflicts have accelerated the decline in Israel’s regional influence.
And the new developments in the Middle East and Israel’s economic problems have actually paved the way for an increase in the pressure on Netanyahu’s government, which could complicate the situation in the near future.
There is no doubt that these pressures will have a direct impact on Israel’s regional influence, while on the opposite side, the resistance axis in the region has increased its capability to confront the Zionists.
Thus, the driving factors behind the recent demonstrations in the occupied territories are the decline in Israel’s influence at the regional level and the intensification of the internal conflict.
However, Israeli society is accustomed to radical ideologies, and experience shows that Netanyahu’s government is not going to resign.
In addition, the extremist parties and the current administration have created a strong coalition, which will make it more difficult to bring down the government.
(By Hossein Sheikholeslam, formerly served as Iran’s ambassador to Syria. He is currently the parliament speaker’s advisor on international issues.)
