With Gaza conflict going on, this question intrigued me.
I did some study to find out the exact reasons and categorized them into 5 heads, as below:
1. Neighbors of Israel/Palestine (all are Islamic states)
Immediate
Entire Arab region is deeply fragmented and can’t reach to a consensus about their general policies. Helping Palestine is a far cry!
3. Military
Israel has the strongest military in the region, backed with nuclear weapons and super-power allies (US).
4. Economic
All Arab nations are too dependent on US to stand against Israel.
OPEC is no more a threat as it is weaker than ever before. Any embargo, if at all, can very well be circumvented by non-OPEC nations.
Moreover, Arab nations sole strength lies in oil selling – so they can’t afford to make US angry
5. Diplomatic
Barring Jordan & Egypt, Arab states do not have any Diplomatic ties with Israel as such which they can afford to sever or downgrade.
Comments/Suggestions Welcome!
References:
1. http://www.middleeasteye.net/columns/hope-despite-arab-impotence-over-palestine-1145048644
2. http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/4463/palestinians-arabs-betrayed-us
3. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/20/world/middleeast/palestinians-find-show-of-support-lacking-from-arab-nations-amid-offensive.html?_r=0
4. http://www.frontpagemag.com/2013/joseph-puder/why-the-arab-states-have-failed-the-palestinians/#disqus_thread
5. http://en.wikipedia.org/
6. http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
I did some study to find out the exact reasons and categorized them into 5 heads, as below:
1. Neighbors of Israel/Palestine (all are Islamic states)
Immediate
- Jordan – has a peace treaty with Israel
- Syria – a minnow, under constant threat from Israel already
- Lebanon – Historically at peace with Israel
- Egypt – has a peace treaty with Israel. Moreover, with the regime change in 2014 and Morsi ouster, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, new President of Egypt is not a radical and has soft corner for Israel and is anti-Hamas.
- Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia - These countries do not have any Diplomatic or Economic ties with Israel. They do not even recognize Israel as a State.
- Turkey – though it opposes Israel’s take on Gaza but has significant economic & military relationship with Israel. Turkey is Israel’s 6th largest export destination. Turkey exports food, beverages & vegetables to Israel.
- Qatar – has congenial relationship with Israel and supports Hamas as well. Has never vehemently dis-approved Israel’s position on Gaza as well.
Entire Arab region is deeply fragmented and can’t reach to a consensus about their general policies. Helping Palestine is a far cry!
3. Military
Israel has the strongest military in the region, backed with nuclear weapons and super-power allies (US).
4. Economic
All Arab nations are too dependent on US to stand against Israel.
OPEC is no more a threat as it is weaker than ever before. Any embargo, if at all, can very well be circumvented by non-OPEC nations.
Moreover, Arab nations sole strength lies in oil selling – so they can’t afford to make US angry
5. Diplomatic
Barring Jordan & Egypt, Arab states do not have any Diplomatic ties with Israel as such which they can afford to sever or downgrade.
Comments/Suggestions Welcome!
References:
1. http://www.middleeasteye.net/columns/hope-despite-arab-impotence-over-palestine-1145048644
2. http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/4463/palestinians-arabs-betrayed-us
3. http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/20/world/middleeast/palestinians-find-show-of-support-lacking-from-arab-nations-amid-offensive.html?_r=0
4. http://www.frontpagemag.com/2013/joseph-puder/why-the-arab-states-have-failed-the-palestinians/#disqus_thread
5. http://en.wikipedia.org/
6. http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/world.htm
1 comment:
u did a great research Abhi. i too will like to share a few things.After first world war the super powers mainly UK and US alon with France and Germany released some of its colonies but with controversial tactics.They freeed them but at the cost of disterbance and no peace policy among the different groups of people.This has led to disturbed middle east and dissolving of USSR after 2nd world war. just as is done with us . We are free but at all times in wr with pakistan be it vernal cold or on front.they never wanted to leave thair colonies in peace.
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