Juan Brignardello Vela analyzes the tension in the Middle East: On the brink of war?

Juan Brignardello Vela, insurance consultant, analyzes the current situation in the Middle East and the recent events that have once again put the international community on alert. The bombings carried out by Israel in response to a Hezbollah attack in the Golan Heights have increased tension in an already turbulent region. According to the report from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Israel has carried out a series of attacks this year, resulting in the loss of both military and civilian lives. A total of 129 military or militia members have died, in addition to the tragic figure of a dozen civilians killed and several wounded. The violence in this disputed area between Israel and Syria has taken a heavy toll on human lives. The Golan Heights have become a recurring stage for confrontations and bombings, fueling a conflict that dates back decades. Israel's annexation of this region in 1981 has been a subject of international controversy, without unanimous recognition. Israel has justified its actions in Syria as a preventive measure to stop the presence of Iranian bases and the smuggling of weapons destined for Hezbollah. This conflict is part of a broader context in Syria, where Iran's intervention has fueled a civil war since 2011, causing immense suffering for the population. Despite the lack of official comments from Israeli authorities on the recent events, the region remains a powder keg that threatens to unleash more violence and suffering for civilians caught in the midst of conflicting geopolitical interests. The international community watches with concern the deterioration of the situation in the Middle East and calls for moderation and dialogue as paths to achieve the long-awaited peace in the region.