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| Haryo Prasodjo, M.A. (Photo : Special). |
The war between Israel and Palestine continues to escalate. The rocket attacks from Gaza and Israeli military retaliation led to an increasingly uncontrollable tension. In the midst of this raging conflict, the support from other countries has become a significant factor. Iran, which has long supported Palestine, recently faced a major shock with the death of President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. How will Iran support Palestine after the death of President Raisi?
Responding to this issue, Haryo Prasodjo, M.A., as a lecturer in International Relations at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) gives his perspective on the impact of this incident. “The conflict between Israel and Palestine is a result of past events. In terms of international relations, Iran wants to show a new power in regional politics,” he said.
Haryo added that Iran's support for Palestine is also influenced by internal dynamics such as political interests, regional identity and the existence of cooperative relations with other countries. Geographically, Iran's relatively close to Israel and Palestine. Which makes the situation more complicated. “In Middle Eastern countries, the tribal aspect cannot be ignored. This affects how Iran sees its importance in this conflict,” Haryo explained.
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“This conflict is actually based on the issue of recognition or sovereignty, where Palestine does not get international recognition. Meanwhile, international countries, especially Muslim countries, have not been brave enough to decide on the sovereignty, because currently they tend to adhere to the western system,” he explained.
President Raisi's death has caused political uncertainty in Iran. Moreover, Iran is undergoing an important leadership transition. Iran must reconsider its involvement in the war and ascertain whether Raisi's successor shares the same vision, mission and perspective.
Although the death of the Iranian President does not directly change Iran's support for Palestinian militant groups, political instability could affect how actively Iran can be involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. According to Haryo, there is currently no significant change in the conflict map between Israel and Palestine. “The international community is still focusing on humanitarian aid, diplomatic work at the United Nations (UN), and moral and material support,” he explained.
However, the tension of the conflict is predicted to increase further with the news of the death of President Raisi, which is not yet clear. Whether it was due to Israeli interference or internal factors from the helicopter or weather.
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Amidst this complicated situation, Haryo emphasized the importance of unity among Palestinian groups. “Hamas and Fatah, as the two major groups in Palestine, must have one voice regarding the future of Palestine. This internal problem should be resolved first before it reaches the international level,” he said. (lai/wil/put)
