Gaza Peacekeepers: A Desperate Search for Security
- Here's a breakdown of the key points from the provided text, focusing on which countries Israel views favorably, unfavorably, and with skepticism for participation in a Gaza stabilization...
- * Egypt: Likely to led the ISF, seen as reliable and having controlled the Muslim Brotherhood.
- Seen as close to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, and a potential strengthener of the security threat.
Here’s a breakdown of the key points from the provided text, focusing on which countries Israel views favorably, unfavorably, and with skepticism for participation in a Gaza stabilization force (ISF):
Countries Israel Views Favorably:
* Egypt: Likely to led the ISF, seen as reliable and having controlled the Muslim Brotherhood.
* Jordan: Willing to train Palestinian police forces, seen as reliable and having controlled the Muslim Brotherhood.
* UAE (United arab Emirates): Seen as reliable and having controlled the Muslim Brotherhood, likely to provide reconstruction support.
* azerbaijan: Israelis would welcome their participation.
* Italy: Accepted due to Rome not recognizing a Palestinian state.
* Poland & Czech Republic (and othre Central European countries): Israel trusts these nations and hopes for their contribution.
* Indonesia: Israelis would welcome their participation (offered 20,000 soldiers).
Countries Israel Views Unfavorably:
* Turkey: Strongly opposed. Seen as close to Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, and a potential strengthener of the security threat.
* Qatar: Seen as a financial supporter of Hamas and likely to try to preserve the group rather than dismantle it.
Countries Israel Views with Skepticism:
* Pakistan: Uncertain, seen as perhaps closer to Turkey’s Islamist political views.
* United Kingdom (Brits) & France: Described as “useful idiots for Hamas” and not fully trusted.
Key Considerations Driving Israel’s Preferences:
* relationship with the Muslim Brotherhood: Israel prioritizes countries that have actively suppressed or controlled the Muslim Brotherhood, which it views as a source of Islamic jihad and a root of Hamas.
* Support for Hamas: Israel is wary of countries that have historically supported Hamas financially or politically.
* Recognition of a Palestinian State: Israel favors countries that do not recognise a palestinian state.
* Ideological Leanings: Israel assesses the dominant ideologies of potential contributing governments.