Dr. Omar Rahhal: The political will of Arab countries is the key to stopping this massacre, and it is possible to use the weapon of oil and economic pressures

Hani Abu Al-Sabaa: In light of the scenes of civilians being burned in shelters, international movements did not rise to the level required to stop these crimes.

Akram Atallah: The world's silence was an undeclared license for the occupying state to continue its attacks and crimes in the Gaza Strip

Dr. Hussein Al-Deek: The massacre can only be stopped if Arab and Islamic countries take a firm stance that translates their statements into political actions

Daoud Kuttab: The media and political compass must be corrected and the Gaza Strip must continue to be the focus of international attention .

The tragic conditions and suffering are worsening with the escalation of the war of extermination and massacres committed by the occupation army in the Gaza Strip, amidst a suspicious international silence, as the people of Gaza cry out to the international community without any response.

In separate interviews with “I”, writers, political analysts and university professors believe that there is a great possibility of Arab countries exerting pressure on the United States and Europe using the language of interests, but that requires real political will to stop what is happening.

All speakers agree on the importance of effective Arab and Islamic action, and taking real steps instead of statements. They consider this to be the only way to end the tragedy of the Palestinian people, and the necessity of concerted efforts to achieve this, noting that oil is a tool of pressure on Western countries to push them to pressure Israel to stop the aggression.

Writers, analysts and academics stressed that the immediate cessation of normalization with Israel and the implementation of the decisions of the Arab and Islamic summits supporting the Palestinian cause are necessary steps to confront these massacres, in parallel with the need to strengthen internal Palestinian unity to enable the Palestinians to face the challenges and achieve their independence. They added: "The direct action of Arab and Islamic countries is a necessary step to stop the genocide."

They pointed out the necessity of mobilizing the international community and resorting to real pressure on Israel through Islamic and Arab countries, as strategic interests are what motivate the international community to come out and break the international silence on the crimes of genocide in the Gaza Strip.

Writers, analysts and academics pointed out that the silence of the international community is a green light for Israel to continue its attacks, but there is an urgent need for urgent international action to protect civilians and stop the genocide, while keeping Gaza in the circle of international attention, as silence about Israeli crimes contributes to their continuation and deepening.

Israel deceives the world to cover up its massacres

Despite Israel’s declaration that Gaza is a secondary battlefield a few days ago, the scale of the crimes has increased, and even their ugliness has increased. This declaration shows Israel’s policy of deceiving the world to cover up its massacres in the Strip, which was evident in the ugliness of burning the displaced alive, while the terrible silence remained the master of the situation, according to what writers, political analysts, and university professors see.

For the 376th consecutive day, the war of extermination on the Gaza Strip continues, and all measures and negotiations have failed to force Israel to stop this massacre.

The death toll from the Israeli aggression since October 7, 2023 until now has reached 42,409 martyrs and 99,153 injuries, as the majority of the victims are civilians, while there are thousands of detainees and missing persons, amidst continuous bombing, destruction, killing, siege and starvation.

The people of the Gaza Strip suffer from repeated displacement, which has forced many of them to resort to shelters and tents in harsh conditions, where they lack the most basic necessities of life, which increases the suffering of displaced families.

In addition, the sector suffers from a severe shortage of medical supplies, as the Israeli occupation forces have targeted hospitals and health facilities, which hinders the provision of necessary health care to the wounded and sick, in addition to the restrictions imposed on the entry of humanitarian aid, as the occupation continues to tightly close the crossings for about a year.

Implementing the decisions of the Arab and Islamic summits and stopping normalization

Dr. Omar Rahhal, writer, political analyst and director of the Shams Center for Human Rights, said: The continuation of the aggression and massacres and the accompanying continuation of the tragic conditions in Gaza are linked to deep political roots, based on the failure to implement the decisions of the Arab and Islamic summits that aim to stop the Israeli genocide, in addition to the submission of some countries to American policy in the region.

Rahhal pointed out that there is a great possibility for Arab countries to exert pressure on Europe and the United States in the language of interests, if they had a real political will to stop what is happening.

Rahhal stressed the importance of using the "oil weapon" and economic pressures as a main tool to impose political changes, stressing that the political will of Arab countries is the key to stopping this massacre.

Rahhal stressed that stopping normalization with Israel has become a necessary requirement, in addition to implementing the decisions of the Arab and Islamic summits that have always emphasized support for the Palestinian cause.

He believes that if the Arab countries were serious about their commitments, including stopping the aggression on the Gaza Strip and all the occupied Palestinian territories, the heads of Arab and Islamic countries would have headed to the Strip themselves to stop this genocide to which its residents are being subjected and open the borders to provide relief to the citizens.

Rahhal stressed that sending urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza, and denouncing, condemning and denouncing, will not curb Netanyahu and will not stop the aggression. Rather, stopping the aggression requires hardening and strengthening the Palestinian internal front, and at the forefront of that is strengthening national unity to confront the aggression and conspiracies being hatched against the national cause and the Palestinian people.

Not only stopping the aggression but achieving independence

Rahhal considered that the internal division deprives the Palestinians of the ability to form a vision and strategy capable of addressing the world. Without the unity of the Palestinian position, it is difficult to achieve the required international pressure, stressing that the pressure now, after all this bloodshed, is not only to stop the aggression, but to achieve independence.

In his speech, Rahhal addressed the international and Arab silence regarding the Israeli crimes in Gaza, pointing out that some Arab countries are facing a tight security grip that prevents their people from expressing their rejection of the Israeli crimes.

Rahhal pointed out that there are peoples who have been mobilized by the media against the Palestinian resistance, as they are portrayed as the cause of the escalation and that they serve foreign agendas.

Rahhal criticizes the state of distraction that some Arab peoples are experiencing through entertainment and focusing on the economy, which weakens their interaction with the Palestinian cause. Also, in the absence of political parties and civil society institutions, popular movement remains limited, which makes it difficult to confront the crimes committed by Israel in Gaza.

On the other hand, Rahhal said that Israel's declaration of Gaza as a "secondary battlefield" is a blatant attempt to mislead world public opinion, as Israel seeks through this statement to gain more time to commit more crimes and increase the number of Palestinian victims without drawing serious international attention.

Escalation in targeting civilians, especially in shelters

In turn, writer and political analyst Hani Abu Al-Sabaa addressed the recent escalation in the Gaza Strip, where the past few days have witnessed a noticeable increase in targeting civilians, especially in shelters that are supposed to be safe havens, which means that Israel has not stopped the crime but has escalated it.

Abu Al-Sabaa confirmed that the Israeli army committed several massacres that resulted in the killing of dozens of innocent people, and that the ferocity of the bombing gives the impression that the war is in its first day, with military pressure focused on the northern Gaza Strip, especially in the Jabalia camp.

Abu Al-Sabaa explained that the siege imposed on Jabalia is tight, as Israel uses tanks and drones to bomb the area, in conjunction with targeting journalists in an attempt to cover up the truth and prevent the transmission of the ongoing crimes committed by the occupation, especially in northern Gaza.

Abu Al-Sabaa pointed out that this systematic targeting of the press reflects a clear Israeli intention to impose a media blackout on violations against civilians.

Abu Al-Sabaa expressed his disappointment with what he called the "timid international calls" to stop the Israeli aggression and the war of extermination, pointing out that these international movements do not match the size of the crimes committed.

Abu Al-Sabaa stressed that the Palestinian movement at the international level needs to intensify efforts, stressing the necessity for the Arab League to play a greater role in mobilizing the international community to pressure Israel.

Abu Al-Sabaa called on Islamic countries not to be satisfied with condemnation and denunciation, but to take effective action to confront what he described as the "genocide of an entire people."

The need for concerted Arab and Islamic efforts to stop the massacres

Abu Al-Sabaa believes that the concerted efforts between Arab and Islamic countries have become necessary to confront the ongoing massacres, noting the importance of addressing the world in the language of interests. He pointed out that the continuation of Israeli crimes against the Palestinians in Gaza may lead to an exacerbation of the situation in the region, which threatens to ignite a regional war whose end cannot be predicted.

Abu Al-Sabaa expressed his belief that the international community today is not acting out of humanitarian motives, but rather based on its strategic interests, pointing out that pressure on Israel will not be effective unless the major powers realize that their interests in the region are threatened.

In this context, Abu Al-Sabaa believes that the statements of the UN Secretary-General were a wake-up call for the international community, when he pointed out the United States’ inability to stop the war and exert sufficient pressure on Israel, explaining that the statements put things in perspective.

He added: "Although the scenes of burning civilians in shelters have sparked anger around the world, international movements have not risen to the level required to stop these crimes."

Abu Al-Sabaa stressed that this international silence encourages Israel to continue committing the "most heinous massacres of the current century," which makes the international community an indirect partner in these crimes through its silence on them.

On the other hand, Abu Al-Sabaa pointed out that the Israeli army's announcement that Gaza is not the main battlefield is nothing but an attempt to divert attention from the ongoing crimes in the Strip.

Abu Al-Sabaa said: This Israeli deception may fool the international community, but it will not fool the Palestinian people, who continue to stand firm, despite the heavy price they pay daily as a result of the Israeli massacres.

Israel has gone too far in its transgressions and crimes

For his part, writer and political analyst Akram Atallah said: The continuation of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip indicates that the international and regional community seems incapable of stopping the "war of extermination" that Israel has been waging for more than a year on the Gaza Strip.

Atallah pointed out that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of his government, in addition to the Israeli army, benefited from the world's silence over the past year, which gave them an undeclared license to continue their attacks and escalation against Gaza.

According to Atallah, it seems that Israel has gone too far in its violations, as the scenes of destruction and fire that devoured the displaced people a few days ago did not cause any shock to the conscience of the international community.

Atallah explained that international reactions were timid, pointing out that the only one who could make a move was the United States, but even these demands from Washington were weak and suspicious, which raises doubts about the extent of its seriousness in pressuring to stop the war or reduce its intensity.

Atallah stressed that the only international move that might have an impact is pressure on the United States by the European Union or the Gulf Arab states that possess vital resources such as oil and gas. If these states decide to exploit this card and pressure the United States, which is known as a state of interests before being a state of principles, they might be able to force it to re-evaluate its position and its continued support for Israel, which could lead to either stopping the war or at least limiting its escalation.

Gaza Strip has become a "secondary arena" for fighting!

He said: "The continued international silence gives Israel a sense of security and reassurance that its actions will not be met with any serious international reactions or real pressures."

This silence, according to writer Atallah, gives Israel a “green card” to continue its “war of extermination” in Gaza without fear of international repercussions.

Regarding Israel's announcement that the Gaza Strip has become a "secondary arena" for fighting, Atallah said that it means that the Israeli army no longer needs to deploy large forces in the Strip, indicating a strategic shift in the way military operations are managed.

Atallah explained that this announcement does not mean stopping the war, but on the contrary, the killing, intimidation and starvation that Israel is practicing against the people of Gaza are continuing, but they are now being carried out with limited efforts and by small parts of the Israeli army, without the need for the full participation of all military forces.

Arab countries have many pressure cards

The writer, political analyst and specialist in American affairs, Dr. Hussein Al-Deek, believes that the ongoing massacre in the Gaza Strip can only stop if the Arab and Islamic countries take a firm stance that translates their statements into practical political actions.

Al-Deek pointed out that the Arab countries have many pressure cards, but they have not used them yet, such as withdrawing embassies and severing diplomatic relations with Israel, in addition to using the oil weapon to pressure the US administration, and even threatening to close US military bases in the region.

These steps, according to Al-Deek, would threaten US interests and force it to reconsider its support for Israel.

Al-Deek believes that the current Arab and Islamic position is incapable and does not go beyond media statements that do not have any real impact on the ground, at a time when the Israeli occupation continues its crimes against the Palestinian people.

Al-Deek stressed that what deters the occupation are the political, military, and economic measures that are completely absent from the agenda of Arab and Islamic governments.

Al-Deek pointed out that Gaza is facing genocide in light of international silence and the complicity of some major countries, most notably the United States and Britain, in addition to Germany, which continues its military support for Israel.

Al-Deek expressed his belief that there is a beginning to pass political projects, especially in the northern Gaza Strip, where the occupation continues to implement its aggressive plans using excessive force.

The scene of genocide in Gaza has become normal for the international community

Al-Deek expected that Israel would continue its aggression unless there was a strong Arab and Islamic position that deterred this Israeli escalation, especially in light of the international community’s negligence and the complicity of some major countries.

Al-Deek pointed out that the horrific scene in Gaza and the continuation of the genocide there have become a normal scene for the international community, as the world has become accustomed to the scene of genocide until it has become a normal thing.

According to Al-Deek, the demonstrations in the Arab, Islamic and international streets against these crimes seem timid or completely absent, which contributes to the continuation of this terrible silence.

Al-Deek believes that this situation reflects the collapse of the human and moral system that the world sings about, considering that the law that governs the world today is considered by people to be the “law of the jungle,” where the weakest are destroyed by advanced weapons without regard for human rights or international laws.

On the other hand, Al-Deek pointed out that the Israeli occupation's announcement that Gaza has become a "secondary battlefield" is an attempt to cover up the major crimes and genocide it is committing against civilians.

This announcement, according to Al-Deek, reflects the excessive use of force by the occupation, which seeks to divert attention away from Gaza to new fronts such as Lebanon, Yemen or even Iran.

Al-Deek believes that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been planning, since the first day of the aggression, to expand the scope of the war so that the Gaza front becomes secondary, while efforts are focused on other fronts.

Al-Deek expressed his belief that this shift has succeeded to some extent, as Arab and international media outlets are now focusing on events in Lebanon and Iranian threats, ignoring the crimes being committed in Gaza, which is dangerous.

World public opinion preoccupied with tensions in Lebanon and Iran

In turn, writer and political analyst Daoud Kuttab said that the absence of the issue of genocide in Gaza from international media headlines is due to the preoccupation of global public opinion with geopolitical tensions in Lebanon and Iran, which allowed Israel to escalate its repressive policies against the Palestinians.

Writers pointed out that these conditions helped increase the rates of abuse, killing and starvation in the northern areas of Gaza, especially in Jabalia camp, which suffers particularly from these brutal measures.

The writers called for correcting the media and political compass, and not stopping the media coverage, which contributes to marginalizing the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza.

According to the writers, the focus should be on the core of the problem, which is the ongoing Israeli occupation and the “war of extermination” targeting civilians in Gaza.

The writers stressed that any ceasefire at the regional level, whether in Lebanon, Iran, Iraq or Yemen, would not be possible without first reaching a truce in Gaza, followed by an “honorable” political deal that ends the conflict on a just basis.

The writers said: At a time when some may believe that there is a state of global fatigue regarding the Palestinian issue after more than a year has passed since the last Israeli aggression, it is necessary to continue to make Gaza the focus of international attention, and avoid giving priority to other issues at its expense.

Writers pointed out that there are clear signs of continued global interest in Gaza, despite Israeli attempts to cover up the facts related to crimes committed against the Palestinians.

European countries' positions reject Israeli crimes

For example, writers have pointed out that European countries such as Spain, Ireland and France have refused to supply Israel with weapons, while Germany, a traditional ally of Israel, has shown reluctance to supply it with more weapons due to the lack of guarantees that they will not be used against civilians. Italy has also added strict conditions, and Israel has been banned from participating in an international arms fair in France, indicating the expansion of international pressure on Israel.

As Israel's weapons stockpile nears depletion, writers have noted that strikes by anti-Israel groups, such as Hezbollah, have become more painful.

The writers admitted that the situation is not easy, and that the sacrifices are great, but they stressed that victory will be for those who persevere in the face of these harsh conditions.

Kuttab added: "Israel is trying hard to divert attention from what is happening in Gaza, and therefore what is required on the Palestinian, Arab and international levels is the exact opposite; focusing on the 'Israeli massacres' and the war of extermination being carried out against the Palestinians, and not allowing Israel to hide the traces of its crimes under the cover of other regional crises."