- August 14, 2024
- 8:24 pm
- World News
“Russia, in her own opinionis a “global power” equal to the United States. Its foreign policy is based on this assumption and is aimed at reducing America's influence, power and status around the world, including in the Middle East” – Ynet.
Ynet August 14, 2024 emphasizes that Russia's policy towards Israel, especially in light of the recent escalation and risk of a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah, is closely linked to its broader interests in the region, as well as the war in Ukraine.
In recent weeks, Russia has stepped up its involvement in events around Israel, deepening security cooperation with Tehran.
Ynet notes that Israel's war is part of a broader global confrontation involving major powers. The US is seeking to strengthen its alliances with moderate Arab states, while Russia, by strengthening its ties with Iran, as well as China and North Korea, is seeking to weaken its Western rival.
The author of the article also refers to the words of Henry Kissinger, who once said that “Israel has no foreign policy, only domestic policy,” but now this statement can be applied to the United States as well. The Biden administration is focused on preventing a full-scale war in the Middle East that could involve American troops and increase chaos, potentially leading to the re-election of Donald Trump.
Since October 7, the Biden administration’s focus has been on preventing a regional war. Israel has been given significant space to operate in Gaza, while the US has focused on the broader threats posed by Iran and its proxies.
Ynet points out that the US has been actively moving its troops in recent weeks to prevent further escalation of the conflict, which is becoming an increasingly difficult task.
The author details how Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine has led to a sharp deterioration in relations with Washington and other Western democracies. At the same time, the invasion has helped strengthen Russia’s alliances with China, Iran, and North Korea, creating an alliance of sorts. This alliance, Ynet notes, is united by the common goals of weakening US dominance and changing the existing world order from a US-led unipolar one to a multipolar one, where several major powers share power.
The author examines Russia's policy toward Israel in the context of this global strategy. The recent escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, as well as Iran's potential involvement, are seen by Moscow as an opportunity to strengthen its position in the Middle East. The author emphasizes that in recent weeks, Russia has significantly increased its involvement in events around Israel, deepening security cooperation with Tehran. Western sources report that Russia is supplying Iran with advanced electronic warfare and air defense systems, and may soon transfer Su-35 fighters.
Ynet notes that the visit of the head of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu to Tehran, where he met with Iranian leaders, indicates Moscow's growing involvement in regional affairs. According to Reuters, Shoigu conveyed a message from Putin to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei calling for “response with restraint toward Israel” and not to target civilians in response to the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
The author emphasizes that the ongoing war in Gaza and the north over the past ten months is beneficial to Russia, as it diverts the attention and resources of the United States and its Western allies from Ukraine. Moreover, this war contributes to the deepening of internal political discord in Europe and America. In this context, as Ynet notes, weakening the influence of the United States in the Middle East and the world as a whole is a priority goal for Moscow. Any means, including continued tensions or even escalation to a full-scale war, are considered acceptable to achieve this goal.
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