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Introduction:

On 7th October, 2024 Hamas suddenly attacked Israel. Hamas militants have infiltrated Israeli territory and targeted both military and civilian sites. These unprecedented attacks included thousands of rockets and drone strikes, resulting in significant casualties and Israel's declaration of war. Israel launched a major military operation in Gaza, including air and ground attacks targeting Hamas infrastructure, in response to which Hamas and Hezbollah fired numerous rockets into Israeli territory from Lebanon. Gaza's healthcare and infrastructure have been severely damaged as a result of this war. Civilians in Israel and Gaza are also facing serious problems due to shortages of essential supplies, electricity, and water.

Table of contents:

• Why Israel and Palestine war happened?
• History of Palestine and Israel war
• Effect of Israel and Palestine war

 

• Why Israel and Palestine war happened?

The conflict began with the rise of Judaism in Europe and the first arrival of Jewish settlers in Ottoman Palestine in 1882. The ongoing war between Israel and Palestine in 2024 began with Hamas' surprise attack on Israel on October 7, but the root causes run deeper. These include long-standing territorial disputes over Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem; a humanitarian crisis in Gaza due to the Israeli blockade; religious tensions, especially around sacred sites; and the failure of peace talks. The conflict escalated into a cycle of violence, with both sides retaliating, causing widespread destruction.

• History of Palestine and Israel war:

Here is a brief timeline of key wars and conflicts between Israel and Palestine over the years:

• Arab-Israeli War (War of Independence): In 1948, Israel declared independence as a result of the United Nations Partition Plan, leading to war between neighboring Arab countries and Palestine itself. Israel won more territory than originally allotted in this war, resulting in more than 700,000 Palestinians being displaced, and Israel was recognized by the international community.
• Suez Crisis: In 1956, Israel, the United Kingdom, and France jointly attacked Egypt after Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal. Although international pressure forced Israel to withdraw, the conflict worsened relations between Israel and its neighbors, particularly the Palestinian refugees.
• Six-Day War: Rising tensions prompted Israel to launch a premeditated attack against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria in 1967. The war changed the dynamics of the region, with Israel occupying the Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem, the West Bank, the Sinai Peninsula, and the Golan Heights.
• Yom Kippur War: In 1973, Egypt and Syria attacked Israel on Yom Kippur to reclaim territories lost from the 1967 war. This resulted in heavy losses in Israel.
• Lebanon War: In 1982, Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon to oust the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) led to a prolonged Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon and forced relocation to Tunisia.
• First Intifada: A Palestinian uprising (intifada) erupted between 1987 and 1993 in response to the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, leading to the insurgency talks of T. Finally, in 1993, the Oslo Accords were signed to establish a framework for peace.
• Second Intifada: In 2000–2005, Ariel Sharon's visit to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound led to a second uprising by Palestinians against Israeli occupation. The uprising was more violent than previous uprisings, killing thousands of people, most of them Palestinians. This violence led to an increase in Israeli security measures, one of which was the construction of a separation barrier.
• Lebanon War: 2006 Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate into full-scale war in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah captures Israeli soldiers, resulting in heavy casualties in both Lebanon and Israel. Later, the war ended with the mediation of the United Nations.
• Operation Cast Lead: Rocket fire from Gaza triggered an Israeli military operation targeting Hamas. The 2008-2009 conflict killed 1,000 Palestinians and caused widespread destruction in Gaza.
• Operation Pillar of Defense: 2012, repeated rocket attacks and Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas from Gaza. This resulted in extensive damage to Gaza's infrastructure and a brief but intense conflict.
• Operation Protective Edge: Subsequently, the kidnapping and killing of Israeli teenagers in 2014 led to rocket fire and Israeli airstrikes from Gaza. The 50-day war left thousands of Palestinian civilians dead and devastated Gaza.
• Gaza-Israel conflict: Tensions in East Jerusalem, particularly around Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, fuel tensions between Hamas and Israel. The 11-day conflict in 2021 resulted in the deaths of over 250 civilians and significant damage to Gaza's civilian infrastructure.
• Israel-Hamas War: In 2023, a surprise attack by Hamas on Israel, including rocket fire and cross-border incursions, a major Israeli military response wreaks havoc in Gaza with thousands of Palestinian deaths that has far-reaching effects on regional and global politics.
• On October 7, 2024, Hamas' surprise rocket and drone attacks against Israel have once again triggered a devastating war that has caused massive damage and loss of life.

• Effects of Israel and Palestine war:

The Israeli-Palestinian war resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis with high civilian casualties, displacement, and destruction of infrastructure. Economically, it disrupts business, requires costly restructuring, and puts pressure on neighboring countries. Politically, it has fueled global tensions, destabilized the region, and stalled peace efforts. Socially, it deepens trauma and polarization, while militarily; it increases violence and increases the risk of terrorism. Globally, the conflict affects oil prices and financial markets and creates the risk of mass conflict, perpetuating a cycle of violence and instability.

Conclusion:

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a deeply entrenched and protracted struggle resulting from regional, political, and religious tensions. The conflict, spanning several decades, has witnessed multiple wars, insurgencies, and peace efforts. But a permanent solution to this dispute is still elusive. Both sides suffer significant human, economic, and social losses, with civilians often the victims of violence. Each war deepens divisions, undermines peace efforts, and increases regional instability. While various peace initiatives, such as the Oslo Accords, aim to resolve conflicts, issues such as Israeli settlements, the status of Jerusalem, and Palestinian statehood continue to hinder a durable solution. Without meaningful dialogue and compromise, the conflict is likely to continue with devastating humanitarian consequences for both Israelis and Palestinians.