"Shifting Regional Dynamics: The Impact of the Gaza Conflict on Israel-Palestine Relations"

The ongoing Israel-Palestine war has raised questions about the future of the Middle East and its interactions with global powers. While the US and some western states support Israel, Arab countries are trying to safeguard their interests while appeasing public anger. A delegation from the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit is visiting world capitals to promote a ceasefire, with their first stop being China, followed by Russia. Arab states that have signed recent peace treaties with Israel are concerned with securing their new relations. The response from Arab leaders has disappointed Palestinians, who feel abandoned. Egypt and Jordan have shown relative pressure against Israel, but Arab states remain divided on their preferred course of action. Continued US support for Israel may push Arab states towards deepening relationships with other powers like China. Gulf states see countries like Russia and China as useful partners to diversify their relationships beyond the US. However, official Arab attitudes towards Israel and Palestine are driven by self-interest rather than genuine support for the Palestinian cause.