Spotlight on the Israel-Hamas War: Political Implications
Recently, an Israeli air strike in the Gaza region hit the al-Ahli Arab Hospital, killing 500 people. A United Nations-run school which housed refugees was also hit.
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OPINION: How Should the International Community Respond to the Israel-Hamas War?
In response, Israel declared war and commenced airstrikes in Gaza, while tightening its blockade to cut off fuel and water supplies to the population. A humanitarian disaster now looms as Gaza’s 2 million residents face starvation and hospitals lose power, per Red Cross warnings.
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Spotlight on the Israel-Hamas War: Security Implications
Prior to the assault, it was believed that Hamas was not looking for escalation, even ending riots along the border. As the death toll following the attacks in Israel and Gaza continue to mount, people across the world are calling into question what this conflict means for the stability not only of the Middle East, but the rest of the world as well.
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Spotlight on the Israel-Hamas War: Economic Effects
On October 18, state-organized protests in support of Palestine took place across Iran, demonstrating the potential for Iran to assume a greater role in the ongoing conflict as reported by Reuters. According to The Guardian, the likelihood of Iran assuming an active role appears to be low, however, if Iran were to become involved, it would carry substantial implications for both the economy and oil prices.
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Fatah and Hamas Reach a Deal on Palestinian Elections? Hamas Denies
Fatah and Hamas reached a deal on Palestinian elections at the Palestinian Consulate in Istanbul last week, according to Al Jazeera. This has raised hopes that the factions can unite after years of animosity, facing a shared issue as Israel continues to threaten annexation while it normalizes relations with Arab nations.
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Anti-Hamas Protests Heat Up in Palestine
In March 2019, uniformed officers and plainclothes Hamas enforcers attacked demonstrators with pistols, batons, and wooden rods. They raided homes and detained protest organizers and participants.
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