The “Biggest Mistake” in the Middle East: Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos Warns of the Impact of International Pressure Against Israel
Cayey, Puerto Rico – October 8, 2024
From Puerto Rico, the leader of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center analyzed the military and geopolitical situation following the escalation of attacks against the State of Israel.
Against the backdrop of escalating conflict in the Middle East, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos presented an analysis of the security situation facing the State of Israel, focusing on the multiple active fronts and the strategic implications for the nations involved.
During his remarks, the president of the Kingdom of Peace and Justice Center described the regional environment as a situation of simultaneous pressure on Israel, highlighting the involvement of various state and non-state parties. In that regard, he noted: “And we also see Israel under attack on all fronts: from the south, the north, in Lebanon, from the… now that country Iran,” alluding to the complexity of the regional threat landscape.
Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos also emphasized the territorial and strategic asymmetry between Israel and some of its adversaries, arguing that this disparity shapes the course of the conflict. On that point, he stated: “Just imagine, if you look, Israel is a tiny little strip of land. They are bullies! Humanly speaking, a country as big as Iran is attacking a tiny strip of land, practically driving them out, cornering them to the sea; and they launch, how many bombs? Two hundred-something bombs… and they don’t realize they’re provoking the God of Israel.”
The Puerto Rican leader’s statement included a warning to governments and figures who take a stance against Israel, noting that such decisions could have major consequences. In his words: “Messing with Israel is the biggest mistake a nation can make at this time, as a nation. And messing with the heavenly Israel… is the biggest mistake a person at this time —minister, group, individual people—, it’s the biggest mistake they are making!”
He further emphasized that the continuation of military actions against Israel could lead to extremely serious outcomes. In this regard, he said: “They can keep doing what they are doing; like the nations: bombing, hurting Israel. What is in store for them is terrible!”
At the conclusion of his remarks, he included a message of support for the Israeli people, in which he reaffirmed his stance on the conflict and the international situation. In that regard, he stated: “We pray for Israel; may God keep and watch over them,” emphasizing the importance of protection amid rising tensions.
Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos’s remarks serve as a warning about the impact of political and military decisions on the international landscape, emphasizing that the stance taken by States toward Israel is a determining factor in the conflict’s evolution.
