As we cover the brutal fighting in Israel and the Gaza Strip, we want to take a moment to go over the key names that are dominating headlines across the globe.
We know you may have questions about who’s involved, where the fighting is happening and, and perhaps most importantly, why.These are words the world is hearing right now as war reignites in the Middle East. But do we really understand the meaning behind each of these? And what’s the backstory? We gathered information by sourcing a dozen or so outlets from the BBC to the AP and New York Times to Turkish public television.
It shares a border with Israel and Egypt with very strict crossing points into each country on the north and south side of the strip. The rest of the border is filled with barbed wire and fences. Some describe Gaza, at least for residents there, as the world’s largest open-air prison because many can’t leave. Most cannot even go to other Palestinian areas like the West End and Jerusalem. That’s led to poverty and a lack of economic development.
Hamas is a Palestinian militant group that took power in Gaza in 2007. The U.S. and European Union consider it to be a terrorist organization, as it’s backed by Iran. That has led to blockades at the border crossings from Israel and Egypt, making access to food, fresh water, and supplies a struggle for people living in Gaza. This has only heightened tensions and worsened conditions for Gazans.“I recognize the legitimate grievances of the Palestinian people.
Israel has fired back, literally, by sending rockets and missiles and air strikes into Gaza, killing hundreds, and wounding many more hundreds.Airlines halt flights in and out of Israel after a massive attack by Hamas ignites heavy fighting
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