Arab governments that for decades have been fierce advocates for the Palestinian cause are now facing criticism for their timid response to the extreme suffering in Gaza caused by Israel's war , risking a dangerous rift with their increasingly restive citizens.

As deaths from starvation and Israeli bombardment have mounted, Palestinians, their supporters and some analysts have directed their anger toward Arab rulers in the region whom they perceive as being too passive and quiet. They point to countries outside the Middle East who have publicly criticized Israel and tried to stop it from expanding its military operations in Gaza.

“Where are the Arabs? The Arabs are napping. The Arabs are nowhere to be seen. The Arabs, and I’m talking about the Arab rulers, have buried their heads in

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