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
