Israel's "Palestinian Problem" Becomes Global Issue Amid Regional Instability

The long-standing "Palestinian problem" has evolved into an "Israeli problem" as Israel is increasingly perceived as a source of global and regional instability, particularly at a time when the world seeks to control energy prices. Recent incidents, such as the lynching of American-Jewish "Washington Post" photographer Heidi Levine near Ramallah by Jewish Israeli assailants and attacks on Western diplomats, including the theft of Palestinian olive harvests with rabbinical permission, exemplify this shift. The article highlights a documented "war on democracy" by the Netanyahu government, citing 365 recorded events, 77 cases, and 19,814 sources. Even a pro-Israel US Ambassador, Mike Huckabee, has labeled the perpetrators as "terrorists." Jewish "terrorists" have also reportedly attacked Christians in Taybeh.

Despite the global push for a Palestinian state, the article suggests the Palestinians themselves are incapable of self-governance. Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas's repeated postponement of general elections has drawn criticism from international donors and Palestinians alike. Foreign ministers from the UK, France, Canada, and Australia expressed "deep regret" over the election delay, having conditioned their recognition of a Palestinian state on reforms and elections. A "Ma'an" news agency report from Bethlehem, titled "Palestinians Are Incapable of Ruling Themselves," revealed a closed-door meeting in London where Western advisors assessed that half of the Palestinian people are "corrupt" (referring to the PA) and the other half are "terrorists" (referring to Hamas), leading to discussions about external governance.

This assessment is echoed by senior Palestinian officials, who express doubts about the PA's ability to sustain itself without Arab support in future negotiations with Israel. This situation revives discussions, such as those by Avigdor Lieberman, about potential Jordanian involvement in managing Palestinian affairs in the West Bank, emphasizing a regional approach rather than bilateral negotiations. The article posits that Jewish terrorism, linked to key government figures, has transformed the dormant Palestinian issue into a pressing Israeli problem requiring international intervention.

The article argues that the bilateral approach to Israeli-Palestinian relations is defunct, necessitating a shift towards regional normalization. It suggests that Jordan, facing its own internal and external pressures, might be compelled to play a role. Israel's current focus on "settlements" of Jewish "rioters" over regional alliances is deemed "folly and wickedness," with regional integration presented as an existential necessity for Israel and Jordan. The article concludes that the post-Abbas era is already here, with potential successors lacking leadership qualities and falling under the "corruption" label discussed in London.