MONITORING THE ISRAEL - HAMAS CONFLICT

As of October 22, 2023, the war between Israel and Hamas is still ongoing. The conflict began on October 12, when Hamas launched a series of rockets into Israel in response to the deaths of three Palestinians in clashes with Israeli forces.

Israel has since responded with airstrikes on Gaza, killing more than 200 Palestinians, including children and civilians. Hamas has continued to launch rockets into Israel, killing 12 Israelis, including a child.

The war has caused a serious humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes.

Recent developments

The main developments of the war in recent days have been the following:

On October 20, Israel launched an airstrike on a United Nations Palestine Refugee Agency hospital in Gaza, killing at least 10 people, including six children.
On October 21, US President Joe Biden visited Israel and Palestine, where he called for a ceasefire.
On October 22, Israel and Hamas announced an agreement to allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing.

Perspectives

It is difficult to predict how the war will end. However, it is likely to continue for some time as both sides are determined to achieve their goals.

Israel wants to stop Hamas attacks and weaken its military capabilities. Hamas, for its part, wants to end the Israeli blockade of Gaza and achieve the release of Palestinian prisoners.

It is possible that the war will end with a ceasefire agreement, but it is also possible that it will be prolonged or escalated.

Consequences

The war between Israel and Hamas has had a devastating impact on the region. It has caused the death of hundreds of people, the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people and a serious humanitarian crisis.

The war has also exacerbated tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, making finding a solution to the conflict even more difficult.

The consequences of the war are likely to be felt for many years.