The conflict between Israel and Palestine has long been a contentious issue, with numerous attempts to achieve peace through various agreements and negotiations. However, a recent opinion piece from The Jerusalem Post challenges the notion that peace agreements are the solution to Israel's national security [8cc65c8b].
The article argues that while peace agreements may offer military and economic security, history has shown that they do not necessarily guarantee long-term stability. Peace agreements have been violated in the past, and they are often made with undemocratic governments that do not reflect the will of the people. The article cites surveys indicating that over 85% of the Arab world opposes recognition of Israel and signing peace agreements with the Jewish state. Despite criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies, Israel has made attempts to reach agreements with the Palestinians, such as the Kerry initiative in 2014 and the Trump peace plan in 2020 [8cc65c8b].
The article also highlights the failure of the IDF to properly prepare for an attack on October 7, which may have hindered the possibility of reaching a normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia. While the failure was a tactical mistake, the strategy of seeking normalization with the Arab world while bypassing the Palestinians, who aim to destroy Israel, remains in effect [8cc65c8b].
The complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the pursuit of peace agreements are underscored by this opinion piece. It challenges the belief that peace agreements alone can ensure Israel's national security, highlighting the need for a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to address the underlying issues and concerns of all parties involved.