The Middle East amidst the Gaza War: Regional Tensions and the Resurgence of the Palestinian Question
Wolfgang Mühlberger: The Middle East amidst the Gaza War: Regional Tensions and the Resurgence of the Palestinian Question. AIES Focus 2024/6.
22.06.2024
The armed attack on 7th October led to great insecurity in Israel, whereas the subsequent military operation in the Gaza Strip revitalised the discussion about the unresolved Palestinian question. In addition, the brutal conflict interrupted the regional peace trend and demonstrated the ineffectiveness of both, the closure of Gaza and the Abraham Accords without taking Palestinian claims into account. Tensions in Lebanon and with Iran have also increased markedly, highlighting the geopolitical dividing lines across the Middle East as well as the human and material toll of unresolved conflicts. Regional actors are now faced with the challenge of pursuing their interests in this changed environment – especially regarding their relations with Israel and meeting the Iranian challenge. The need for diplomatic solutions is more obvious than ever.