Middle East chaos stuns cosmos

English , Kashmir - آزاد جموں کشمیر , Snippets , / Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

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The Middle East’s history is indeed marred by prolonged wars, violence and bloodshed with the region being plagued by conflicts for centuries. The latest ongoing escalation in tensions, marked by exchanges of fatal missiles and airstrikes across Palestine, Syria, Israel, Lebanon, and Iran, has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and widespread destruction, horrendous human dislocations. Palestine is an all scriptures mentioned landmass; From Torah to Bible to Quran one finds mentions of this landmass in one way or the other; Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) departure from Ur in Nasiriyah in Iraq, his birth place, and his arrival at Kena’an (Palestine) is markedly mentioned, similar elaborate reference is in the scriptures Torah and in the Bible. But at the same time we find the land an-ever- fighting ground, shedding human blood with all-side destruction on this God chosen land.

Talking of today’s warring humanity on this land one cannot ignore for a single moment the international community’s inability to intervene effectively to halt the hells of fighting, that ultimately has led to a sense of hopelessness and despair. The United Nations too, established 79 years ago to promote peace and security, seems ineffective in resolving these conflicts. Powers, inside and outside of the UNO, dreaming of global leadership are bathing in seas of expediencies; this gives to the community of Middle Eastern countries waiting to see peace ferocious waves of shocks after shocks.

One can count the key factors responsible for the Middle East conflict; the foremost is the denial of Palestinian existence, statehood and human rights; another non-peace causing factor is geopolitical rivalries, a competition for influence and resources, for instance oil, that exacerbate the tensions among regional powers. Complex web of religious affiliations and interests has also hindered attempts towards ultimate peaceful co-existence in the region. But all these are just causes generating conflicts, chaos. The urgent need is to move beyond these triggering causes.

A way forward has got to be sought out; a serious start should be regional cooperation, the formation of a mini-United Nations comprising conflict-affected countries. this forum can facilitate dialogue and cooperation reminding the warring factions/countries/affiliations that their human births are from a common stock: first from the first Prophet of God Adam/Eve (AS), then from Prophet Ibrahim (AS); all fighting arms and brains should honor their common ancestors and move forward. Further, global powers should guarantee co-existence, rehabilitation with generous aid and advice. Prime focus should be on education, healthcare and economic development and massive inter-sections socialization campaigns. For achieving greater understanding, open communication among Judaism, Christianity and Islam should be encouraged and consciously promoted.

Achieving peace in the Middle East requires a multifaceted approach, addressing historical grievances, geopolitical tensions, and social divisions. It demands collective action, determination, and strength of mind from regional leaders and the international community both. Two-state solution approved by the world via the UN Security Council’s and UN General Assembly’s resolutions must be implemented without pity or heat. Anyhow all types of senselessness must evaporate from the Middle East once for all as enough is enough.