Hamas attack: In response to Hamas attacks, Israel has claimed to have attacked 17 military compounds and 4 military headquarters in the Gaza Strip. So far 200 Palestinians have died in this, while more than 1600 people are injured. According to Aljazeera, more than 1000 Palestinians have entered Israel. This has happened for the first time since 1948.
At the same time, 100 Israelis have died and 750 have been injured so far due to the 5 thousand rockets fired by Hamas in the morning. After the attack from the Gaza Strip, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war. After the emergency meeting with the cabinet, he said – This is a war and we will definitely win it. The enemies will have to pay the price for this.
Amidst the worsening situation in Israel, the Indian Embassy has issued an advisory for its citizens present there. They have been asked to remain alert and safe. Also, flights to and from Israel to India have been stopped. Prime Minister Modi has said that India is with the people of Israel in difficult times.
Iran with Hamas and Western countries with Israel
Reactions are coming from all over the world regarding the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. Western countries America, Britain and France have condemned the attack by Hamas. Whereas Iran has supported Hamas.
Which country said what?
Ukraine– Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has condemned Hamas’ attack against Israel. He said- We are with Israel in this war. They have the right to protect themselves and their citizens.
Britain– Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that he is shocked by the attack by Hamas. Israel has full right to its own security.
France– President Emmanuel Macron said that in his hour of grief, he is with the families of those who lost their lives in the Hamas attack.
EU– European Union Chief Ursala has said that Israel has every right to retaliate. It is necessary to stop the violence.
America– President Joe Biden said that we are ready in every way to help Israel. He has the right to protect himself and his people. At the same time, American Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that he will take care that Israel does not have any shortcomings in its security.
Iran– Advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has said that we support Palestine’s attack on Israel.
Qatar– Qatar has held the Israelis responsible for violence against the Palestinian people.
Without taking any side, both Turkey and Russia have said that the issue should be resolved through dialogue.
Hamas took Israelis hostage
Hamas has claimed that they have taken hostage Israeli General Nimrod Aloni along with many people. The number of hostages is such that in exchange for them they can free all the Palestinians imprisoned in Israeli jails. To rescue them, Israeli forces surrounded a house in the Ofakim area. Here he is talking to Hamas fighters.
Israel’s Operation ‘Swords of Iron’ against ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’
Hamas has named its operation against Israel ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’. At the same time, Israel’s army has started a ‘Swords of Iron’ operation against Hamas. According to the Jerusalem Post, Hamas fighters have captured several Israeli towns.
Hamas military commander Mohammed Deif said – This attack is revenge for Israel’s desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The army is attacking Hamas positions. Actually, Israeli police had thrown grenades at Al-Aqsa Mosque in April 2023.
Whereas Hamas spokesperson Ghazi Hamad told Al Jazeera – This action is our answer to those Arab countries which are growing closer to Israel. In recent days, media reports have claimed that Saudi Arabia may recognize Israel as a country on America’s initiative.
Why is there a dispute between Israel and Palestine
This conflict has been going on in this area of the Middle East for at least 100 years. There is a dispute over areas like the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and Golan Heights. Palestine claims these areas including East Jerusalem. At the same time, Israel is not ready to give up its claim on Jerusalem.
Gaza Strip is between Israel and Egypt. This place is currently under the control of Hamas. This is an anti-Israel group. In September 2005, Israel withdrew its forces from the Gaza Strip. In 2007, Israel imposed several restrictions on this area. Palestine says that an independent Palestine state should be established in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Hamas: how and why it was formed
Even after the birth of Israel in 1948, its struggle with Palestine continued at every level. When Israel felt that it was becoming weak in front of Palestine at the diplomatic level, in the 1970s it created a fundamentalist Palestinian organization in opposition to the moderate Palestinian leaders. It was named Hamas. However, the formal establishment of Hamas is considered to be in 1987.
Former Israeli General Yitzhak Segev said – This policy of killing with poison was a historical mistake. The Israeli government also gave me the budget for Hamas. We regret this even today. Segve also served as governor of Gaza in the 1980s.
Hamas gradually sidelined Palestine’s liberal leadership and became the flag bearer of the Palestine movement. 90% of these youth are Palestinians.
Hamas receives funding from Turkey and Qatar. Khaled Meshaal, a leader of Hamas, even opened its office in Qatar. Iran also supplies weapons and money to Hamas. However, Iran is a Shia country, while the Arab World is Sunni.
There are about 27 thousand people in Hamas
According to ‘The Times of Israel’, there are about 27 thousand people in Hamas. These are divided into 6 regional brigades. It has 25 battalions and 106 companies. Their commanders keep changing.
Hamas has 4 wings. The chief of the military wing is Is ad-Din Al Qasim. The command of the political wing is in the hands of Ismail Hania. Musa Abu Marzooq is at number two in this wing. Another leader is Khalid Mashal. It depends on the Muslim Brotherhood for international affairs. There is also a social wing.
Occupying parts of Israel that are mostly Palestinian. Establishing itself as an independent country.
After many years, Hamas has been able to harass Israel. Its members join the crowd of common people and attack Israeli soldiers. Due to Israel’s power, not much help is available now. In every clash, Hamas suffered losses.
