Israel's Urgent Plea
The Challenge of Truth
In a flurry of intense and urgent diplomatic exchanges, the US State Department is actively engaging with various Arab nations, with a particular focus on Egypt and Qatar. Their aim: to exert pressure on the Palestinian resistance, urging them to swiftly agree to a truce under the guise of facilitating humanitarian aid into Gaza. The reality behind this urgent call for a truce lies in Israel's plea to the United States. Israel seeks a quick resolution to withdraw its troops and vehicles from the complex situation unfolding in the streets of Gaza.
Today, Israel found itself mired in a challenging situation, sustaining significant losses in both human lives and military assets. Within the labyrinthine streets of Gaza, dozens of vehicles and hundreds of Zionist soldiers find themselves besieged, unable to retreat in the face of relentless Resistance ambushes. Hebrew channels are now ablaze with reports detailing the downfall of numerous Israeli officers and soldiers caught in the intricately laid ambushes by the resistance. This marks a moment of either victory or martyrdom—a fierce struggle where "Israel breathes its last breath."
Under the headline, the Hebrew newspaper "Haaretz" featured an article penned by the renowned Zionist writer, Ari Shavit. In his piece, Shavit contemplates the challenges posed by what he deems the most formidable people in history. According to him, the only viable resolution lies in recognizing their rights and putting an end to the occupation.
Shavit begins his article by expressing a sense of irreversible change, suggesting that "Israel" may have crossed a point of no return. The possibility of ending the occupation, halting settlements, and attaining peace appears increasingly elusive. The prospect of reforming Zionism and preserving democracy also seems doubtful, leading to a growing divide among the people in the country. Shavit asserts that under these circumstances, living in the country loses its appeal, as does writing or reading Haaretz. He references a proposal made two years ago by Rogel Alfer, suggesting that leaving the country might be the only viable option.
If the essence of "Israeliness" and Jewish identity holds no significance, and if every Israeli citizen carries not just a technical but also a psychological allegiance to a foreign passport, then the narrative concludes. It's time to bid farewell to familiar faces and consider relocating to San Francisco, Berlin, or Paris. From these vantage points, in the realms of emerging German or American extreme nationalism, one must observe dispassionately as the "State of Israel" faces its final moments. Stepping back three paces, we must witness the descent of the Jewish democratic state.
The resolution to the issue may still be pending; we might not have crossed the point of no return. It remains conceivable that putting an end to the occupation, halting settlements, reforming Zionism, safeguarding democracy, and fostering national unity are still within reach.
The writer presses on, provocatively challenging figures like Netanyahu, Lieberman, and the neo-Nazis, aiming to rouse them from their entrenched Zionist convictions. It is emphasized that leaders such as Trump, Kushner, Biden, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton are not the catalysts for ending the occupation or curbing settlements. The salvation of Israel lies in the hands of its people, urging the creation of a new political discourse grounded in reality—one that acknowledges the deep-rooted connection of Palestinians to the land.
A plea is made to explore a third way for survival, avoiding an imminent demise. The Haaretz writer asserts that since their arrival in Palestine, Israelis have come to realize that their identity is a construct of the Zionist movement, built upon historical deception. Exploiting and exaggerating the Holocaust, the movement successfully convinced the world that Palestine is the "Promised Land" with the alleged temple beneath Al-Aqsa Mosque. Thus, what began as a deceptive narrative evolved, fueled by the funds of American and European taxpayers, into a nuclear powerhouse.
The writer enlisted the support of Western and Jewish archaeologists, prominently featuring "Israel Flintstein" from Tel Aviv University. Flintstein unequivocally affirmed that the Temple is a fabricated tale, a myth that ceased to exist thousands of years ago. This assertion finds explicit confirmation in numerous Jewish references, and it's a consensus among many Western archaeologists. Notably, in 1968, Dr. Caitlin Kabinos, a British archaeologist leading excavations at the British School of Archaeology in Jerusalem, reinforced this perspective. Her work, exposing Israeli myths regarding the existence of the Temple of Solomon under Al-Aqsa Mosque, led to her expulsion from Palestine.
In my investigation, I concluded that there are no traces of the Temple of Solomon. I found that what the Israelis refer to as "Solomon's Stables Building" is unrelated to Solomon or stables. Instead, it represents an architectural model commonly found in several regions of Palestine. Notably, Kathleen Kenyon, affiliated with the Palestine Exploration Fund Association, came to Palestine to clarify biblical narratives in the mid-19th century, challenging the claims made about the historical structure.
The Jewish writer emphasized the curse of deception haunting Israelis. Daily, this curse manifests itself as a threat, embodied in the hands of Jerusalemite individuals like Khalili and Nabulsi, wielding knives, or in collective actions such as stone-throwing or actions by bus drivers in Jaffa, Haifa, and Acre. Israelis are awakening to the realization that their future in Palestine is uncertain; it is not the uninhabited land they once claimed it to be.
Another writer, Gideon Levy, a leftist Zionist, acknowledges not only the existence of the Palestinian people but also their resilience and superiority over Israelis. Levy notes the unique nature of Palestinians, highlighting the consequences of Israeli occupation, including derogatory labels applied to their youth. He reflects on past attempts to suppress Palestinian identity, only to witness uprisings in 1987 and 2000, even after demolishing homes and imposing prolonged sieges. Despite these adversities, Palestinians persist and, surprisingly, manage to extract missiles for resistance.
Our response to them involved extensive planning with the construction of the separation wall and the deployment of barbed wire. Yet, despite our efforts, they found ways to infiltrate, emerging from underground and through tunnels, inflicting significant casualties upon us. In the latest conflict, we confronted them not just with military might but also engaged in a psychological battle. Astonishingly, they managed to seize control of the Israeli satellite (Amos), unleashing terror into every home in Israel by broadcasting threats and warnings. This unsettling scenario unfolded similarly when their youth took command of Israeli Channel 2.
In the grand scheme of things, the writer underscores the immense challenge posed by this people, suggesting that we are grappling with one of the most formidable adversaries in history. The only viable resolution, according to the writer, is to acknowledge their rights and bring an end to the occupation. The article is aptly titled "Israel breathes its last breath," and it is authored by Ari Shavit, featured in the Hebrew newspaper Haaretz.
Keywords :
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Diplomatic Exchanges
Gaza Crisis
Zionism
Occupation
Identity Crisis
Deception
Haaretz
Temple of Solomon
Palestinian Resistance
