Forever wars: Israel’s cycle of conflict shows no finish line
Summary
Israel has been involved in ongoing conflicts across the Middle East since a surprise attack by Hamas in October 2023. Despite heavy fighting and many casualties, many Israelis feel frustrated, believing the United States has made peace deals that harm their goals, and they want to continue their military actions against groups like Hezbollah and Iran.Key Facts
- A recent poll showed 92% of Israelis feel the U.S. gave up on defeating their longtime enemies.
- Nearly half of those polled want Israel to keep attacking Lebanon and Hezbollah, despite U.S. opposition.
- Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been fighting wars with Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah, and in Syria and Yemen.
- Over 73,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza, with much of the area destroyed.
- Leading Israeli politicians across parties support ongoing military actions.
- Israel links the Hamas attack to its historical trauma from the Holocaust.
- Despite constant war, many Israelis do not feel safer now than before the conflict started.
- Experts say the war continues because of Israel’s current situation and a change in Israeli national identity after the 2023 attack.
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