War between Israel and Hamas. More than 600 people have been killed in clashes on both sides, as Israel vows to launch a full-scale response to Hamas. The origin and background of the conflict between the two sides that has been incubated for many decades
Yesterday, the Palestinian armed forces Hamas It launched a blitzkrieg operation known as 'Al-Aqsa Storm' by firing over 3,000 rockets against Israel, sending fighters to infiltrate across Israel's border. went in and killed people in many communities They secretly invaded Israel in a major operation unprecedented in more than 70 years of conflict and took hostages, including many soldiers and civilians, back into Gaza.
The Israeli government, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that Israel is at war. It has since launched a massive counter-offensive to avenge the deaths of more than 300 Israelis and wounded more than 1,200. Today it also warned Palestinians in the target areas to flee their homes. to save life In addition, it was announced to cut off water and electricity. cut off fuel and prohibiting the transport of goods into the Gaza Strip.
This round of war is a clash between two bloodlines that have lived together on this land since ancient times. Until a hundred years ago World politics caused the two to escalate their conflict. With groups of countries on each side supporting this territory, in the past it was Palestine, with Jews being a minority. Until after World War I, England took over. And at this time There began a movement towards establishing a Jewish state. Let Jews who are disunited in many countries around the world return to build a national home. On the land of the ancestors lived in the past, but that is a big conflict because this land is also the ancestral land of the Palestinians. From the first days of the creation of the State of Israel must be exchanged with blood
In 1948, Jews established the independent state of Israel, which went through war with the Palestinians and their Arab allies. But when a ceasefire was reached the following year, Israel seized most of the territory. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been forced to flee their homes. The same was true of many wars and battles that followed. Another major war in 1967, known as the Six Day War, was a whirlwind of conflict. It ended without any agreement being reached, with each side blaming the other. that it was the cause of the conflict and often ends in usurping Israel's advantage.
Yesterday's Hamas operation sparked the latest war. It may be compared to the Yom Kippur War 50 years ago, which occurred this same week on the same Jewish holy day. And it uses the same lightning attack method. But things might have been different 50 years ago when the battle was between Israeli troops and Arab nations. But when it was Hamas forces that attacked, many civilians were the victims. Moreover, Hamas also called on all Palestinians. Take up arms to fight against the occupation.
When looking deeper Why did Hamas choose to act like this? Even though there is no way to win Can take back the area. First, hope for results within Palestine. That is still divided into factions, it can be seen that Hamas has started fighting to gain influence from the West Bank Palestinian National Authority. Secondly, hoping for external results, which is now an enemy of Israel. Establishing relations with Saudi Arabia which is a giant nation in the Middle East This could make Israel more acceptable in the Arab world. As in the past, Hamas has also acted to block the opposing Palestinian peace plan. Whether it is achieved or not For Israelis and Palestinians, they will all be the losers. And it makes the hundred-year conflict even worse.
Source: Thai News Agency