2023.10.07 - present - Israel-Palestine War

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Belligerents

  1. Israel
    1. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
    2. Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

  1. Gaza Strip
    1. Hamas
    2. Palestinian Islamic Jihad
    3. Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine
    4. Notable Leaders
      1. Commander - Mohammed Deif
      2. Prime Minister - Ismail Haniyeh
      3. Gaza Strip Leader - Yahya Sinwar
  2. Iran
  3. Hezbollah
  4. Houthis

Casualties and Losses

Palestinians (Gaza and West Bank)

Israel

Other (Lebanon, Syria, Iran)


Location

Gaza Strip
Israel


Causes

Background

- This conflict was instigated by October 7th

Events

Bombing of the Al-Ahli Hospital

Israel bombing "safe zones"

Reduction in necessary food and medical supplies

Al-Shifa Hospital

World Central Kitchen strike

Nasser Hospital mass graves discovery

ICC Arrest Warrants

Hamas | Yahya Sinwar | Benjamin Netanyahu | Hezbollah | Operation Prosperity Guardian | Nakba | 6 Day War