Over 60,000 Palestinians killed. Gaza in ruins. Yet, many Muslim nations stay silent or offer only symbolic responses. Why? Let's break it down.

Why Are Muslim Countries Silent on Gaza?

Speaking out risks sanctions and losing U.S. support. Regimes like Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia prioritize survival and alliances over justice for Palestine.

Authoritarianism & Political Survival

Speaking out risks sanctions and losing U.S. support. Regimes like Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia prioritize survival and alliances over justice for Palestine.

Authoritarianism & Political Survival

Countries like UAE and Morocco normalized ties with Israel. Trade and security now trump Palestinian solidarity. Religion gives way to realpolitik.

Normalization & Realpolitik

Fear of domestic unrest and sectarian rivalries keep responses fragmented. Media is censored. The Muslim world lacks unified leadership for Gaza.

Disunity, Fear & Controlled Narratives