Israel-Gaza War
The Israeli strikes that killed seven employees of World Central Kitchen in Gaza were “carried out in serious violation” of military procedures and constituted a “serious error resulting from a serious failure due to misidentification” of vehicles as carrying members of the Hamas, according to the findings of an Israeli military investigation.
Israel-Gaza War: On October 7, Hamas militants launched an unprecedented cross-border attack on Israel, which included taking civilian hostages at a music festival. (See photos and videos of the deadly assault.) Israel declared war on Hamas in response, launching a ground invasion that caused the largest population displacement in the region since Israel’s creation in 1948.
Crisis in Gaza: In Gaza, Israel has waged one of the most destructive wars of this century, killing tens of thousands of people and plunging at least half the population into “starvation-like conditions.” For months, Israel resisted pressure from its Western allies to allow more humanitarian aid into the enclave.
American involvement: Despite tensions between Netanyahu and some American politicians, including Biden, the United States supports Israel with weapons, funds aid programs and has vetoed or abstained from ceasefire resolutions. UN.
History: The roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and mistrust run deep and complex, predating the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. Learn more about the history of the Gaza Strip.
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