2023-12-03 18:08:41
United States supports Israel in “Iron Swords” war
The United States has thrown its full support behind Israel as they combat Hamas forces in the ongoing conflict known as the “Iron Swords” war. With the USA standing firmly behind Israel, the American forces have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to the Israeli Defense Forces. But the support for Israel does not stop with the United States, as Saudi Arabia has also been working closely with Israel, or at least aligning their interests with that of Jerusalem.
As the conflict continues, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been involved in a multi-dimensional approach to the war, focusing on military and diplomatic activities as well as the issue of normalization with Israel. According to several reports, Saudi Arabia has attempted to prevent the war from expanding into a regional campaign. The kingdom approached Iran with an offer to provide economic aid and investments in exchange for a commitment to prevent the escalation of the war.
On the military front, the Saudi air defense system intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles launched at Israel and also targeted a warehouse of ballistic missiles and drones in Yemen that was attributed to Israel. Saudi Arabia and its allies in the Gulf Cooperation Council have a clear interest in defeating Hamas and ensuring power in the Gaza Strip is vested in the Palestinian Authority.
Additionally, the conflict has raised concerns about regional economic stability and the free flow of maritime trade. Several ships with Israeli connections have been attacked in the Yemen region, causing concerns about the impact on the global oil trade and maritime traffic in key waterways such as the Bab al-Mandab strait and the Suez Canal.
The conflict has also brought to light Saudi Arabia’s oil policy, which has been influenced by the desire to normalize relations with Israel and put pressure on the Americans. It is evident that the Saudi officials are keen on influencing the production cuts within OPEC+ to address the impact on the cost of living, particularly the price of fuel.
Furthermore, the conflict has implications for the renewal of Saudi-Israeli normalization. Iran’s involvement in supporting Hamas in the conflict seems to be an attempt to thwart the progress towards normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel. The defeat of Hamas and the return of power to the Palestinian Authority in the Gaza Strip could become a catalyst for the normalization process.
As the “Iron Swords” war continues to unfold, it is clear that regional dynamics and geopolitical interests are at play, making the conflict a complex and multi-layered event that has implications beyond the borders of Israel and Hamas. The involvement of key players such as the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Iran has added to the complexity of the situation, reflecting the broader struggles and alliances within the region.
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