At this moment, the world is witnessing the mass killing and starvation of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Western governments, especially in Europe and North America, continue to provide military, political, and economic support to the Israeli government responsible for this devastation. While some rhetoric has recently shifted — with growing condemnation of Israel’s conduct — material support, including arms shipments and intelligence sharing, persists.
To Jews around the world, this should be profoundly alarming. The phrase “never again” emerged from the ashes of the Holocaust, a moral declaration rooted in Jewish suffering. Today, that phrase risks losing its universal meaning. When governments tolerate ethnic cleansing, rationalize the killing of children, and remain silent in the face of state-sanctioned cruelty — all while claiming to uphold Jewish safety — it not only endangers Palestinians but also erodes the moral credibility of those invoking that principle.
Western support for Israel’s current leadership may be softening in tone, but not in substance. Despite growing public criticism, there are still no arms embargoes, financial sanctions, or diplomatic consequences imposed on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government. This inaction stems from unresolved historical guilt, political calculations, and fear of accusations of antisemitism. But verbal disapproval without accountability amounts to complicity.
If I were Jewish, I would be deeply disturbed. If this horror is justified once, what’s to stop it from happening again? And who might be the next victims?
Many of us believed the 21st century would be defined by shared humanity and the hard lessons of history. Yet Netanyahu and his extremist allies have taken the region in the opposite direction. Over two decades, he has tried to dismantle any realistic path to a two-state solution, empowered Hamas by weakening Palestinian moderates, and misled not only his own citizens but also the international community. These were not policy missteps. They were deliberate decisions to consolidate personal power at the expense of peace.
If Israelis are serious about defeating Hamas, they must also confront those who empowered it — Netanyahu chief among them. His divide-and-rule strategy fragmented Palestinians, allowing Israel to claim there was “no partner for peace.” That cynicism only deepened the crisis.
In 2016, I wrote about how Israel could contribute to Saudi Vision 2030. I envisioned a future of integration and cooperation. But such integration must be rooted in justice. A viable Palestinian state is not an obstacle to peace — it is its foundation.
Just days ago, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met in Amman with his Jordanian, Egyptian, Bahraini, and Palestinian counterparts to coordinate efforts to end the war and revive a two-state solution. Israel refused to allow that meeting to take place in Ramallah — a decision that reflects the current Israeli government’s contempt for diplomacy. Netanyahu, Defense Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir have adopted a zero-sum strategy that endangers both regional stability and Israel’s own long-term security.
Saudi Arabia and its Arab partners remain firmly committed to a just and lasting peace. Today, 147 countries recognize the State of Palestine. Last year, Norway, Spain, and Ireland joined them. France and others may soon follow. These efforts seek to end the cycle of violence and build peace on two essential pillars: Palestinian statehood and Israeli security.
Netanyahu argues that a two-state solution would threaten Israel. The opposite is true. It is the only credible path to peace — precisely why it is opposed by both Netanyahu and Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei. These two strange bedfellows are united in their desire to kill the two-state dream. In fact, one of Netanyahu’s major goals has been to rebrand the two-state solution as the “two-state delusion” — a slogan designed to undermine both hope and diplomacy.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has expressed a bold vision: “I don’t want to leave this world before seeing the Middle East transformed into a leading global region — into the new Europe.” That cannot happen without a just resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. If Saudi Arabia normalizes ties with Israel, more than 50 Muslim-majority countries could follow. The resulting trade, diplomacy, and development could be historic. But that vision must include dignity, statehood, and justice for Palestinians.
Jewish communities in the West should be disturbed if their governments support Netanyahu’s regime. Instead, let us unite two essential principles: “Never again” and “Not in my name.” Together, they reject genocide and collective punishment while affirming justice and humanity. The world is waking up. Consciences are stirring. It’s not too late to stand on the right side of history.
Salman Al-Ansari is an writer and researcher based in Saudi Arabia.
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