Within the next two weeks, Palestine will be submitting their request for membership and statehood recognition at the United Nations. Israel is now being looked at with scrutiny from states around the world. Israeli-Palestinian tensions are more heated than ever because of Palestine’s request for statehood and Israel is receiving no support from its neighbors. Turkey kicked out the Israeli ambassador and Egypt stormed its embassy in Cairo. Turkey also made a threat last week to challenge Israel’s gas exploration on Cyprus, which may also lead to worsened tensions with Lebanon for drilling rights. The U.S. is backing Israel where as France is backing Palestine. Many believe that Israel is unjustly occupying Palestinian land. The Middle East seems to be separating into two sides. It reminds me of the tension in Europe before World War 1. We have to ask if a match is lit, is the Middle East going to explode?
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