The Dream of a “Greater Israel”: A Real Threat to the Territorial Integrity of Arab States
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency from the Palestine Information Center, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent statements have sparked widespread anger and condemnation across the Arab and Islamic worlds. In a televised interview, he openly endorsed the so-called “Greater Israel” plan-a vision that involves annexing parts of several Arab countries including Egypt, Jordan, syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.
This was not merely a personal opinion but reflected deep-rooted expansionist Zionist ideology. it represents a serious threat to the unity of Arab lands and regional stability. The concept of “Greater Israel” has been circulation since after the 1967 war with Israel’s occupation of East Jerusalem, the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Sinai Peninsula, and Golan Heights.
In an interview with Hebrew network i24, Netanyahu described himself as on “a historic and spiritual mission” to realize this vision. He passionately presented a map that included parts of Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt-admitting his strong personal commitment to this project. these remarks come amid reports that Israel is preparing for a major military assault on Gaza aimed at displacing its population while also moving forward with plans in its parliament (Knesset) to formally annex the west Bank-developments significantly escalating political and military dangers in the region.
Support for Palestine: A Vital Necessity for Neighboring Countries
Ali Aburuzq-a political writer and researcher-warned that Netanyahu’s words demonstrate determination to pursue his dream of “Greater Israel” by seizing new Arab territories. He stressed that rational political calculation demands neighboring countries provide vital support for Palestinians-not only financially but also through arms shipments and food aid-not merely as strategic advantage but as an urgent necessity. Netanyahu explicitly addressed Arab governments by saying he wants “greater Israel,” while acknowledging his main obstacle remains hundreds of thousands of besieged Palestinians trapped on Gaza’s frontier-the very borders with these neighboring states.
Aburuzq recalled how Europeans such as Poles, Germans, Frenchmen and Britons showed passionate support for Ukraine; he asked whether Arabs are any less capable than they are in backing Gaza-the frontline defense against occupiers? He argued this level of threat leaves no room for conventional reactive measures or condemnatory statements alone; instead it requires coordinated concrete action within the Arab world to back Palestinians decisively against Zionist expansionism.
“Greater Israel”: A Real Threat to Arab Territorial Integrity
Taysir Muhesen reinforced these concerns by emphasizing that Netanyahu’s remarks represent more than individual ambition; they reflect a broad right-wing trend within Israeli society. According to Muhesen , they indicate an explicit shift in official Israeli discourse toward ethno-religious extremism undercutting international norms through attempts at territorial expansion cloaked in “sacred” historical justification. He called for forming an arab-Islamic front at the United Nations dedicated to officially condemning these declarations while pressuring global actors into imposing sanctions on Israel over its blatant violations of international law.
Muhesen further urged increased financial aid and logistical support be directed towards resistance groups in both Gaza Strip and West Bank which serve as key defenders against occupation forces. Moreover, he highlighted activating previously established measures targeting goods originating from illegal settlements along with corporate boycotts aimed at companies operating there.
Muhesen warned again: Netanyahu’s talk about “Greater Israel” is far from temporary rhetoric; it constitutes an immediate danger threatening soberly both territorial sovereignty across multiple Arab nations and wider regional security alike.He underscored Palestine’s plight goes beyond territorial disputes-it is fundamentally about identity dignity-defending it means defending future prospects throughout all Arabs and Islamic communities worldwide.
