2023-12-13 22:53:57
“Intelligence Reports Indicate Iranian Involvement in Recent Hamas Attack on Israel”
Recent intelligence reports suggest that the attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7 was not a spur-of-the-moment decision but, instead, a meticulously planned operation that had been in the works for several years with the active assistance and direction of Iran.
The timing of the attack seems to have been linked to the rapid progress in the normalization process between Israel and Saudi Arabia, led by the United States. Such normalization could threaten the goals of Hamas and the Iranian regime, who seem to have been aiming to ultimately delegitimize Israel and destroy it. As a result, the normalization process has hit a roadblock, with tensions rising among Arab countries that had signed the “Abraham Accords”.
The Biden administration is now being urged to take a firm stance on Israel’s side and to consider how best to respond to efforts designed to torpedo one of its most ambitious strategic moves – expanding the circle of Arab states interested in regional peace and advancing U.S.-Saudi relations. The U.S. is being called on to provide military aid, financial aid, and protection in the UN and international bodies to help revive normalization efforts.
One possible move suggested is the launching of a program to address the civilian needs of Gaza, similar to the Marshall Plan that helped Western Europe post-World War II. Another move suggested is the initiation of a regional defense plan to deal with the security threat posed by Iran and its proxies, similar to NATO after World War II.
To prevent the disintegration of the “Abraham Accords” and to strengthen them, the U.S. could add Saudi Arabia as another key player, and this would be possible if the administration continues with a combined strategy similar to Marshall and NATO in the Middle East.
Regarding the Gaza Strip, the destruction has been unprecedented, and so far, Egypt has refused to participate in Gaza’s future. A multinational coalition is suggested as a promising option to take over the management of Gaza until some stability is achieved, with Israel’s security considerations taken into account.
Furthermore, the proposed coalition would not only deal with the threat from the Houthis in North Yemen but also with the militias supported by Iran in Iraq and Syria, as well as Hezbollah. The involvement of Egypt and Jordan, and even the possibility of a complete victory in the current war in Gaza, is essential for the realization of the plan.
Finally, the article points out the importance of countering China’s “Belt and Road” plan, with President Biden’s vision to build a railroad and oil pipeline connecting the Gulf states to Israel through Saudi Arabia and Jordan intended as a countermeasure.
In conclusion, the article stresses that the realization of the plan depends on the complete victory and elimination of Hamas in the current war in Gaza, the active participation of countries such as Egypt and Jordan, and the importance of countering China’s influence in the region.
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