Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:02pm on 08 Oct 2024,Tuesday International
One year after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, the Middle East is spiraling into deeper violence. Tens of thousands have been killed, including 16,000 children, as Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza has left the area in ruins. Hostages remain in Gaza, and Israel's conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon has displaced over a million people. Tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating, with fears that the conflict may involve Western powers. Efforts to achieve a diplomatic solution have failed, raising concerns of an ongoing "forever war" in the region.
