ON October 7, Hamas, the militant Palestinian group, visited Israel with a barrage of at least 3,000 rockets launched from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip. The Palestinian terrorists killed soldiers and civilians and captured Israeli soldiers and civilians, taking them to Gaza strip as hostages. Israel reacted swiftly with a counter offensive, clearing Hamas forces from affected areas, bombing Gaza, and creating a humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip has defined Gaza since the former’s withdrawal from Gaza in 2005. The situation worsened when Hamas won the Palestinian election in 2006 and gained control of the Gaza Strip.

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 16, 2023 18:54 UTC