Israel’s ‘New Front’ vs. Turkey: Natural Gas or Another Distraction?
Al Jazeera’s report on Israel's deepening engagement in the Eastern Mediterranean, ostensibly against Turkey, frames the region as a 'new' arena for conflict, centered on natural gas. What's often unstated is that Israel’s strategic 'fronts' have a long history of convenience, frequently aligning with resource interests or diverting attention from its occupation and actions in Gaza and the West
Bank. This isn't just about gas; it's a piece of a larger puzzle where regional aggression is often repackaged as necessary security. One might recall Prime Minister Netanyahu's consistent strategy of creating or highlighting external threats to rally domestic support and international sympathy, a tactic honed over decades. Whether it's the 2002 rhetoric against Iraq, the 2006 Lebanon war, or the
constant framing of Iran, Israel under Netanyahu has rarely found itself without a convenient antagonist. The Eastern Mediterranean, with its lucrative gas reserves and shifting alliances, conveniently offers another stage for these familiar patterns, while the mainstream media focuses on the latest geopolitical Chess match, rather than the consistent play of the players.