The Consequences of Zionist Mentality and Psychology… Expansionism (3)

By Sheikh Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradawi January 31, 2024 1033

 

The third inherent problem in Israel's nature is its dreams or expansionist ambitions. Israel is never content with the lands or properties it has usurped or confiscated. It's like Jahannam (Hell fire), always seeking more!

Israel dreams of a “Greater Israel,” stretching from the Euphrates to the Nile, as some have said, “Your kingdom, O Israel, from the Euphrates to the Nile, from the cedars to the date palms.” This means from the Euphrates River in Iraq to the Nile River in Egypt, from the cedar trees in Lebanon to the date palms in Saudi Arabia including Medina and Khaybar, where their ancestors once lived.

This was openly articulated by people like Israel Shahak, a professor at Tel Aviv University. He revealed the hidden aspirations of “Israelis,” documenting them in a book published in English. He makes it clear that his people dream of “Israel” extends into parts of Syria, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Kuwait, and Egypt, all the way to Alexandria.

In reality, Israel aims for global dominance, but its usual policy is to move step by step toward its long-term goals.

Some may argue that these are far-fetched dreams, and Israel wouldn't waste its time chasing such illusions, as it has grown wiser, outgrowing such ambitions.

But we say that the establishment of “Israel” itself was once an illusion or a fantasy a century ago. However, it became a reality. Israel might not openly speak of it now, as it could bring upon itself significant challenges. This is a part of its phased approach to achieving its goals.

We've rejected many things in the past that seemed beneath our rights, such as the partition plan, only to wish later that we had accepted it. Israel always strives to achieve its objectives and dreams, which we once thought were impossible but eventually came true. Our dreams, on the other hand, remain within our thoughts and under their feet.

We should not forget that major powers have helped, and continue to help, Israel in achieving its goals. It all started with Great Britain, which promised to establish a national homeland for “Israel” in Palestine through the famous Balfour Declaration on November 2, 1917, “a fateful promise from those who do not own to those who do not deserve."

Moving to the Soviet Union, who claimed that “Israel” was created to stay!

Additionally, the United States, today's greatest and sole superpower, supports “Israel” financially, militarily, and with “veto power.” Without this form of American aid, Israel would not have been here today.