Palestine, particularly the Gaza Strip, has been suffering a tragic humanitarian crisis for decades. In this modern and technologically advanced world, the people of Gaza are left powerless, besieged, hungry, and wounded, with no shelter from bombs, no healing for their injuries, and no food for their starving children. The oppressors have made life unbearable for them. The massacre of countless innocent Palestinians, the martyrdom of women and children, and the complete blockade depriving them of necessities of life all constitute a clear example of systematic genocide. However, a pressing question arises: While protests in Western countries are in full swing, why are Muslim nations, especially neighbouring Arab states, not taking effective action against this oppression? The reason is not merely political expediency but the military, educational, and social onslaught that the U.S. and Israel have waged against the Muslim world over the past 25 years. American Military Onslaught and the Weakness of Muslim Nations Over the last 25 years, the U.S. has spent approximately $880 trillion on its defence budget. The primary objective was to weaken the powerful Muslim nations surrounding Israel so they could not play an effective role in the Palestinian issue. To achieve this, the U.S. adopted the following strategies:

While you may not stand physically in Gaza, you can stand for Gaza in terms of raising awareness, educating others towards the truth on that, advocating for the Gaza people on every platform available, and engaging in peaceful but powerful campaigns against oppression.

Egypt: The Fall of the Pro-Palestine Government: In 2013, the democratically elected government of Mohamed Morsi in Egypt, which held a clear stance in favour of Palestine, was overthrown in a military coup. Subsequently, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s regime, subservient to U.S. and Israeli interests, was installed. Today, Egypt, which once was Palestine’s greatest supporter, is aiding Israel in enforcing a complete blockade on Gaza.

Iraq, Syria, and Libya: Destruction and Civil War: The U.S. and its allies invaded Iraq in 2003, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands and plunging the country into chaos. American interference in Syria fueled a civil war, weakening the government. Similarly, Libya descended into turmoil after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi’s regime. These nations are now too preoccupied with their crises to raise their voices for Palestine.

Saudi Arabia and Gulf States: Alignment with the U.S: Countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have recently normalised relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. These nations are U.S. defence allies, and their economies depend on oil sales controlled by Western powers. Hence, they cannot openly oppose Israel on the Palestinian issue.

While large-scale pro-Palestine demonstrations are taking place in Western nations, Arab countries have not seen similar mass movements due to several key factors. Firstly, governments maintain tight control over sermons and........

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