Gaza Burns While Arab Leaders Focus on Saudi Arabia, Author Argues
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
An opinion piece criticizes Arab nations, especially Egypt, for their inaction on Gaza's "burning" while President el-Sisi seeks authority to defend Saudi Arabia. The author questions this prioritization, highlighting Gaza's suffering and historical resistance. The piece cites historical battles against British forces in Gaza and quotes Palestinian poet Ahmed Hassan al-Maqdisi to criticize Arab leaders' indifference and urge action.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Egypt's President el-Sisi seeks authority to defend Saudi Arabia amid Gaza's ongoing conflict.
- The author criticizes Arab leaders for their silence and inaction regarding Gaza's suffering.
- Gaza has a history of fierce resistance against foreign occupations, including British forces.
- The piece quotes Palestinian poet Ahmed Hassan al-Maqdisi to condemn Arab leaders' indifference.
- The author urges Arab nations to prioritize Gaza over Saudi Arabia.
An opinion piece criticizes Arab leaders, particularly Egypt, for their perceived inaction regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza, while President el-Sisi of Egypt has called for an emergency parliamentary session to grant him authority to defend Saudi Arabia. The author questions the priority of supporting Saudi Arabia, which is already backed by Gulf states and the US, over aiding Gaza, which is described as "burning again" with no one to support it. The piece highlights Gaza's proximity to Egypt and invokes the proverb "a neighbor helps a neighbor, even if they are unjust," contrasting it with Egypt's apparent focus on Saudi Arabia.
The article laments the 12-day period of Israeli bombardment on Gaza without a significant Arab response, questioning the silence of the Arab League and its new Secretary-General, Nabil Fahmy, who is described as "silent." The author draws a parallel between Gaza and 'Izzah (honor) through a linguistic observation, suggesting that while Gaza has a history of resistance against both British and Israeli occupation, Arab nations seem indifferent.
Historical accounts of Gaza's resistance against British forces in March and April 1917 are cited to emphasize the Gazan people's resilience and refusal to surrender. The author questions whether Israeli leaders have learned from this history, suggesting that the Gazan people "fight fiercely and do not surrender." The piece concludes by quoting Palestinian poet Ahmed Hassan al-Maqdisi's poem "Do Not Wake the Sleepers," criticizing Arab rulers as indifferent and comparing their populations to sheep, urging readers to "wake up, you sleepers."