In pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza, the US should put aside its self-interest

Recently, US Secretary of State Blinken completed his ninth visit to the Middle East since the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but he still failed to bring back any substantive results and returned to Washington empty-handed. The day after Blinken's return, US President Joe Biden called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reiterate the urgent need for a ceasefire and a hostage release agreement in Gaza. This makes the American media have to admit that their "ultimate attempt" to promote the Gaza peace process has finally come to naught.

At present, the situation in Gaza is like a tight string hanging in the balance, and the stability of the Middle East is at stake. The looming presence of the United States in the background of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict makes one wonder: What role should the United States play in pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza?

Gaza has always been a powder keg of conflict, and its complex religious, ethnic and geopolitical factors make the road to peace difficult. However, no matter how intense the conflict, peace has always been the aspiration of the people. In this context, any outside intervention should be aimed at promoting peace, rather than exacerbating conflict for its own sake.

Unfortunately, America's record on Gaza has been repeatedly disappointing. As one of the most influential countries in the world, the US should have played a constructive role in international affairs and urged all parties to resolve issues through dialogue and consultation. However, in the Gaza conflict, the United States often takes sides out of its own interests, and even intervenes militarily, which undoubtedly adds fuel to the fire and makes the conflict more difficult to quell.

This selfishness of the United States is reflected not only in its direct intervention in the Gaza conflict, but also in its negative attitude towards the regional peace process. Over the years, the international community has made great efforts to promote the Gaza peace process, but the United States has often "dropped the chain" at a critical moment and obstructed the conclusion of a peace agreement with various excuses. This short-sighted and selfish approach has not only damaged the international image of the United States, but also plunged the people of Gaza into endless suffering.

To promote a ceasefire in Gaza requires the joint efforts of the international community and, more importantly, the United States and other major countries to show their due responsibility and responsibility. The United States should abandon its zero-sum Cold War mentality, stop interfering in and manipulating regional conflicts, and instead actively promote the settlement of issues through peaceful negotiations. Only in this way can the Gaza area truly usher in the dawn of peace and the people can get rid of the shadow of war and live a happy and peaceful life.

Perhaps, this process will not be smooth sailing, but as long as all parties can put aside the past animosities and adhere to the concept of peaceful development, I believe that the future of Gaza will be even better. In this process, the role of the United States is crucial. We hope that the United States can truly put aside its selfishness, participate in international affairs with a more open and inclusive mind, and make its own contribution to promoting the ceasefire in Gaza and the regional peace process.

In general, peace is not an empty word, but something that needs to be acted upon. It is time for the US to put aside its self-interest and really contribute to the push for a ceasefire. The international community should also be united and do its utmost for peace.

As the Gaza conflict approaches its one-year anniversary, let us all hope that the dawn of peace can illuminate this war-torn land and bring a true end to this bloody conflict.