Netanyahu in New York: power struggle for the West Bank escalated!

Netanyahu in New York: power struggle for the West Bank escalated!

Benjamin Netanyahu is expected in New York on Friday to speak to the United Nations. The situation in the West Bank is tense because Netanyahu is under pressure from right -wing allies that demand annexation of the area. According to the Kleinezeitung.at, a statement from Netanyahu's office on the statements of Donald Trump so far has been left. Trump spoke on Tuesday during the UN General Assembly to government officials from several Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. These countries warn Trump of the serious consequences of annexation by the West Bank, and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan al-Saud expressed the warnings "very good".

Since Israel in 1967, the number of Israeli settlements has risen sharply since the western Bank of Israel in 1967. Around 700,000 settlers currently live under 2.7 million Palestinians in the region. The Israeli government recently approved a controversial settlement plan called E1, which would cut through the occupied West Bank and separate from East Jerusalem. The ultra -right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich expressed that this plan would "sweep a Palestinian state of table".

Netanyahu's attitude to the two -state solution

In view of the international reactions to the progressive residential construction projects in West Bank, Netanyahu remains steadfast. It describes a possible Palestinian state as a "terrorist" and has announced that it would increase the number of Jewish settlements in the region. Netanyahu emphasizes that no Palestinian state will be created west of the Jordan, and warns that recognition of such a state would reward "terror" by other countries. This is supported by right-wing ministerial colleagues, such as the Minister of National Security ITAMAR BEN-GVIR, which require immediate countermeasures to recognize a Palestinian state, as on n-tv.de reported.

Worldwide, more and more countries are recognizing a Palestinian state, including Great Britain, Canada and Australia. Portugal is also planning this step next Sunday, and a summit before the UN General Assembly could further increase the number of appreciative countries. More than 140 countries have already recognized such a state, which could increase Israel's isra in an international context.

Historical context of the conflict

The Middle East conflict has deep historical roots that go back to the 16th century when Palestine was part of the Ottoman Empire. In the course of the 20th century there were numerous conflicts and territorial restructuring, which finally led to Israel's foundation in 1948. The Arab population experienced a dramatic displacement, which is known today as a Nakba and became part of the Palestinian identity. According to [Wikipedia] (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehost conflict), the Balfour declaration from 1917, which supported the creation of a "national home" for Jews, led to an increase in tensions between the Jewish settlers and the Arab population.

The ongoing conflicts and adhering to nationalist demands on both sides have made a sustainable solution difficult. The last conflict, triggered by the attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, has significantly changed the political landscape. This attack had catastrophic consequences, with 1,200 people died and 251 hostages, of which around 48, including 20, are probably still alive.

The current tensions about settlement policy and geopolitical dynamics in the region illustrate the complexity of the Middle East conflict and raise the question of how the situation will develop further.