Editorial Letter

Do not Trust Israel!
Editor in Chief


The editorial article addressed the problem of trust in Israel in the Arab world and the world. It reviewed the history of the humanitarian and legal alleged violations committed by Israel against the Palestinians and Arabs. These violations include committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza since 7 October 2023, displacing people, and destroying infrastructure and homes over the heads of their inhabitants; it targets unarmed civilians, including children, women, and the elderly, as well as targeting Palestinian and Lebanese political leaders without deterrence or accountability, all of which are against international law and the agreements it signs.
The article discussed the problem of the official thought and practice of the state and its parties and leaders, which makes it untrustworthy by the international and Arab community. It reviewed much evidence throughout Israel's history since its founding in 1948. It showed the problems and repercussions of Israel's methods and acts of terrorism on international security and peace, its Arab neighbors, and the Middle East region in general.
The article raises a crucial question, 'How long can the world continue to trust Israel?' It has been a volatile entity in its 75-year history, and its current actions, such as the genocide and war crimes in Lebanon and Palestine, only serve to reinforce the truth of its founding ideology. This historical context is vital for understanding the state's roots and leaders' actions. The urgency of the situation demands immediate attention and action.
The article poses a powerful question to the world and the Arab community: How long will Israel continue to flout international law and engage in terrorism without facing consequences? It calls for a united and collective effort to hold Israel accountable for its actions, emphasizing the power of unity in bringing about change and cautioning against establishing any form of relations with a country that resorts to plots, deception, and bombings, as seen in Lebanon recently when its interests have shifted. The article suggests actionable diplomatic, legal, and initiative steps to address the trust deficit in complying with international law and the human rights violations by Israel.
The article referred to the experience of poisoning and besieging Yasser Arafat to death when there was a disagreement over some issues, despite his signing the Oslo Peace Agreement with it in 1993.

Keywords: Israel, trust, war crimes, terrorism, the Palestinian people, Palestine, Lebanon, Yasser Arafat, international law, the United Nations.

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