Economic forces are at play in Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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The article discusses the role of economic forces in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It highlights the attack by Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthi on commercial ships in the Red Sea, which disrupted international maritime transport. Israel seeks to cooperate with Egypt and Saudi Arabia to develop an integrated economic zone in the Suez Canal and the Red Sea region. The article also mentions Israel's interest in developing its energy sector, particularly the Leviathan gas field in the Eastern Mediterranean. The ongoing conflict affects the supply of Middle Eastern oil and gas resources. The international community's view of Israel has shifted due to the conflict, with protests and boycotts of pro-Israeli products. The US support for Israel opens up opportunities for China and Russia to expand their influence in the Middle East. This could potentially undermine the US' influence as Israel's main ally.

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https://theconversation.com/economic-forces-are-at-play-in-israeli-palestinian-conflict-221410