In 2024, the Middle East once again finds itself at the epicenter of global turbulence. Escalating tensions in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Sudan, coupled with the ongoing Red Sea crisis, have severely impacted regional and global security. These challenges have also heightened the desire for peace among the people of the region.
Escalation and Spillover: A Cycle of Conflict
On October 7, 2023, a new round of large-scale conflict erupted between Israel and Palestine, surpassing expectations in intensity, duration, scope, and impact.
Since the outbreak, Israel's military actions in Gaza have resulted in over 45,000 Palestinian deaths and more than 106,000 injuries. Even former Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon criticized the leadership for steering the nation toward \"occupation, annexation, and ethnic cleansing\" in Gaza.
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Middle East 2024: A region trapped in the quagmire of conflict
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