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In this video, we look at Russia and Turkey's intriguing alliance, and how these two major Middle Eastern nations are working together to address the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, notably in the Gaza Strip and West Bank territories. We'll look at the historical foundation for this surprising collaboration, their energy interests in the Eastern Mediterranean, and the geopolitical calculations that brought them together. Russia, a prominent actor in the Middle East during the Cold War, has returned to the region with caution, leveraging its influence in situations such as Syria and Libya. Turkey, historically the core of the Ottoman Empire, is attempting to establish itself as a regional force, frequently at odds with its NATO members. This historical backdrop sets the scenario for their unexpected cooperation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For decades, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been characterised by territorial conflicts, violence, and humanitarian disasters. The primary problems are the establishment of a Palestinian state, the status of Jerusalem, and the right of Palestinian refugees to return. The involvement of Russia and Turkey adds fresh dynamics to this intricate quagmire. Their alliance is motivated by a shared set of interests, particularly energy. Through projects such as the TurkStream pipeline, Russia, a major energy exporter, has created strong energy relations with Turkey. The Eastern Mediterranean gas exploration, in which Israel has identified considerable natural gas reserves, is a key emphasis of their collaboration. Russia and Turkey seek to challenge Western power in the Middle East from a geopolitical standpoint. They strive to offset US participation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by engaging in diplomatic activities connected to the issue and providing an alternative perspective to negotiations. This shift in power dynamics has far-reaching consequences for the peace effort. We'll also talk about the broader ramifications of Russia and Turkey's engagement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in this video. We'll look at how their collaboration might affect the negotiation process, both by providing new opportunities and posing distinct obstacles. We'll also look at the potential broader ramifications of their alliance, and how it might affect other crises in the Middle East. Russia and Turkey's positions in the Middle East are changing as their collaboration deepens. Their approaches to diplomacy, energy, and humanitarian issues will surely define the region's destiny. Join us as we examine this historic alliance and its implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the wider Middle East. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and click the notification bell to stay up to date on our material on the Middle East's ever-changing geopolitics.
