It is noteworthy that in the early years of Islam, the Qur’anic verses frequently recounted the history of the Israelites to the small group of Muslims in Mecca. Under the severe persecution and pressure from the polytheists, why were the Muslims continuously reminded of the history of the Jews, their movements across lands, the sufferings they endured, and their subsequent experiences? The primary reason was undoubtedly to boost the morale of the early Muslim community. But in a broader context, Muslims were being informed about the Jews with whom they would share the city of Medina and live alongside.

Throughout the revelation period, Jews remained a significant topic. When the Muslims migrated to Medina, the details about Jewish characteristics became more specific, and the descriptions highly relevant. Now, Muslims were living in the same city with the characters described in the Qur’an.

When the Prophet Muhammad migrated to Medina, he found a city largely dominated and influenced by the Jews. Therefore, his first action was to draft a social contract known as the "Constitution of Medina," involving all residents of Medina, especially the Jews. This document meticulously defined the rights and responsibilities of all parties, ensuring that the Jewish community was controlled and their freedom of movement restricted, while establishing a comprehensive roadmap for future Muslim generations on coexisting and dealing with Jews.

In this context, it is worth reflecting deeply on why the Prophet, guided by divine direction, chose to migrate to Medina instead of Ta’if. In the divine plan, there are no gaps or coincidences.

Subsequently, the Jews violated the commitments they had voluntarily signed. The Jewish tribes of Banu Qaynuqa, Banu Nadir, and Banu Qurayza were expelled one by one for their transgressions, and their members were punished according to their own laws. Knowing their guilt, they could not protest.

When we closely examine this process, we see that the Muslim community went through three main stages in their relationship with the Jews: 1) Learning about their counterparts in detail, 2) Attempting to live together with initial peaceful interactions, and 3) Ultimately facing conflict, war, and exile due to the Jews' hostile actions towards the Muslims.

So, as the Zionist occupation project culminating in the establishment of Israel gained momentum, were the Muslim populations of the Islamic world, particularly in the Middle East, sufficiently aware of their counterparts? Were they informed that the Jews tended to exclude Muslims and lean towards conflict rather than coexistence and peace? Did they understand that peace attempts would consistently fail and that, in the end, they would have to communicate with the troublemakers in a language they understood?

Looking back at nearly a century of Palestinian struggle history, we confront a bitter reality: The Islamic world has consistently been confused about how to deal with the Zionist occupation project, resulting in numerous conflicting and contradictory initiatives. Consequently, the occupation has become more entrenched and profound, while simultaneously, internal conflicts and disagreements among Muslims have diversified, shifting focus from the occupation to these internal disputes. This century-long history is filled with missed opportunities and squandered possibilities.

Today, what emboldens Israel to act so brazenly is the confidence gained from understanding how far their Muslim counterparts can go and what they can do. They closely monitor the pulse of Muslim capitals and see the broader picture.

On the other hand, as time passes, Israel is also experiencing wear and tear, with its internal chaos and crises deepening. While the Muslim world has lost decades, ironically, Israel’s decline and fragmentation have begun. As I mentioned in my previous article, we observe that the divine reprieve granted to the oppressor is now narrowing. The hourglass has been turned. If only the effort, struggle, and organized endeavors of Muslims had shortened the oppressor's time...