Israel Emerges Regional Superpower Driving Middle East Peace Efforts

Israel is emerging as the dominant power in the Middle East, shifting regional dynamics through military strength and direct conflict with Iran, following the Hamas attacks in October 2023. The Abraham Accords, signed in 2020, are expanding with hopes for normalization with additional Arab states, including ongoing talks with Syria aimed at stabilizing the region. However, criticism has arisen over the hesitant and ineffective responses of Western leaders, including European governments, toward Israel's military actions and the US's interventions, raising concerns about complicity and failure to uphold humanitarian principles. European leaders are now urged to play a decisive diplomatic role to de-escalate tensions and establish a sustainable ceasefire, with emphasis on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and leveraging Cyprus's strategic position in the Eastern Mediterranean. The European People’s Party has also pushed for unity in addressing broader security, migration, and integration challenges linked to the conflict. These developments underscore a complex and evolving Middle Eastern landscape with significant geopolitical implications for regional stability and international relations.