Suffocating Lives in The Holy Land: IMEC A Distant Dream Amid Israel-Hamas Armed Conflict

Abstract

In a pivotal event on October 7, 2023, the U.S.-designated FTO, Hamas, orchestrated a multifaceted assault on Israel from the Gaza Strip, marking a significant escalation in the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The attack, spanning air, sea, and land, echoes the historical context of the Yom Kippur War and occurred on a Jewish holiday, signaling a new era in regional tensions. Israel’s government declared open war on Hamas, anticipating a protracted struggle. This assault challenges established counterterrorism norms, as Hamas strategically utilizes low-tech methods, exposing vulnerabilities in Israel’s defense planning. The conflict, rooted in decades of aggression, jeopardizes regional peace and neglects the plight of Palestinians.