Israel continues to carry out a genocide in full view of the entire world. While part of the world, which bears witness to these events, rises up against them, it is an outrage marked by profound helplessness. Helplessness stemming from an inability to stop this brutality that unfolds before our eyes daily, almost driving us to the brink of madness.
The mind's incapacity to grasp what is unfolding is rooted not just in the horror of the savage attacks, but also in the global acquiescence to such ruthless and barbaric extermination.
This incapacitation leaves one in a state of shock, as it suddenly reveals that all the criticisms and appeals by the opposition, the condemnation, and the stances taken by institutions and individuals, are insufficient to halt Israel and the forces backing it, or even to make them hesitate or retreat from this pattern of cruelty and insanity.
At a time when no one seemed able to tell Israel "enough," Erdogan's revolutionary move at Davos, when he confronted Shimon Peres, stating, "You know very well how to kill!" was a bold stance at the time.
Israel's persistence in its crimes, heedless of all the criticism, condemnation, protests, and even boycotts directed against it, leads these actions to sadly – lose their meaning over time.
Herein lies the question: Can a more effective method be devised? Does the Muslim world hold any leverage that could halt these massacres?
It has become clear that Israel does not recognize law, humanity, criticism, or protest. The United States, which backs Israel with all its might, also disregards what the world says, and seems indifferent to its own contradictions with claims to uphold human values, freedom, and democracy. Thus, continually reminding it of its own values and principles yields no meaningful outcome. It's in a state where it is blinded by bloodshed, has lost reason, and has its conscience obscured.
Therefore, even the intense reactions from those who harshly criticize Israel – including the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's clear stances on the issue – seem insufficient for those seeking a more effective solution for Palestine. Everyone is now aware that more than appeals are needed, and immediate action is required to halt Israel and the US who supports it limitlessly.
At a time when no one was able to tell Israel "enough," Erdogan's revolutionary step at Davos, confronting Shimon Peres to say, "You know very well how to kill!" created a shockwave in Israel and around the world; until then, no one had dared to go so far.
Therefore, this stance served as a real turning point in politics linked to Israel and led to the emergence of a new consciousness and spiritual mood throughout the entire Muslim world. This step even positioned Erdogan in a unique place in the leadership of the Muslim world. Today, everyone is once again waiting for a meaningful step against this terrible genocide and expecting it from Erdogan once more, and from the true leaders of the Muslim world.
In this regard, not only Turkey but all the major Muslim nations, especially those with significant regional presence, need to partake in this process. The capabilities of these states might be limited and inadequate on their own, but they must realize that together there is nothing they can't achieve. A real crisis lingers, and those who can find a way out will have opened a genuine path to leading the Muslim world.
Let's remember that King Faisal bin Abdulaziz, who called for the Islamic Summit Conference following the attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque in 1969, earned a very significant position not only in Saudi Arabia but in the entire Muslim world. This status became particularly pronounced after the oil embargo he initiated in 1973 in response to the unconditional and limitless support the US provided to Israel during the Arab-Israeli war.
Thanks to the great confidence he instilled in Muslims worldwide, King Faisal gained a very prestigious standing in the Islamic world in his own right and for his nation, Saudi Arabia.
Henry Kissinger, one of the architects of US foreign policy centered on Israel who recently passed away aged 100 and had a significant impact on Israel's relations with its Arab neighbors, visited King Faisal during the ongoing oil embargo. The dialogue that took place between them during their meetings was legendary when King Faisal said: "If you stop supporting Israel, the embargo will end." Kissinger threatened to bomb the oil wells, to which King Faisal famously replied, a statement that history and successive generations shall never forget:
"Of course, you can bomb our oil wells. But don't forget that both ourselves and our forefathers lived in tents, feeding on dates and camel milk, and we can return and live in tents again; but now you can no longer live without oil."
No matter what fears the leaders in the Islamic world may harbor regarding the United States or Israel, they must overcome these fears and realize that no harm that might come from either warrants fear. Fear does not come from the enemy's strength, but from humankind's and communities' self-reliance.
Thus, we should ponder the great lessons the people of Gaza are offering humanity these days, learning not to fear anyone but God. This way, everyone can overcome unfounded fear. We must understand that the reckoning presented by the thousands of Palestinian children brutally killed in their cradles, who never lived to experience childhood, will be far heavier and enduring. That is the only truth compared to any account the United States or Israel may present.
No one can sit in those seats with dignity without being subject to the arrogant words of the child-killer Netanyahu: "If you want to protect your seats, shut up and watch what happens."
Leaders of these major states in the Arab world, with their significant populations and history rooted in the land, must realize that standing against this Israeli aggression and the supporting forces can place them in the annals of history among the great leaders.
Otherwise, they must question themselves: When will they enter history? For what purpose have they amassed armies, weapons, and wealth if not for today, then when? And what for if not to protect the Muslim Arabs facing genocide? If not for Jerusalem or the Al-Aqsa Mosque, then what?
