THREATS, CONFLICTS AND WARS: THE ROLE OF ISRAEL IN SECURING PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST (original) (raw)

The state of Affairs in the Middle East has been unstable for about a century. The emergence of Israel as a Sovereign state stirred both ideological, historical, religious, and political differences. Thus, in a volatile Middle East, Israel has had to not only survive but thrive against all odds. The present Israel-Palestine conflict is merely a reflection of the long-standing crisis in the Middle East and a continuous attempt of the majority of the Arab world to ensure the destruction of the only Jewish state. Irrespective of Israel's desire and subsequent attempts at facilitating peace in the Middle East, there remain direct and indirect forces, both external and internal who deem the instability and crisis in the Middle East as favorable and profitable. It is on this backdrop that this paper critically explores the concept of threats, conflicts, and wars with an emphasis on the Israeli-Palestine Crisis as well as the inherent forces and culprits responsible for perpetuating the crises in the Middle East to define Israel's role in securing peace in the Middle East.