2024 marks a devastating year in the Middle East, witnessing widespread conflict and mass casualties. The year began with a Hamas attack on Israel, sparking a devastating Israeli offensive in Gaza. Hizbollah joined the fray, escalating the war with Israel. The conflict further intensified with Iranian-backed militias launching attacks against Israel, while Israeli forces escalated attacks in the West Bank. Direct confrontations between Israel and Iran added another layer of danger. Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hizbollah, the violence continued, with each side accusing the other of violating the truce. A new war erupted in Syria, breaking a long-standing stalemate.
armed fighting between countries or groups In the Middle East , 2024 will go down as one of the most destructive years in modern history. Tens of thousands have been killed and millions forced from their homes. Unimaginable numbers of lives have been shattered. The carnage began in late 2023 after the Hamas October 7 attack on Israel , with the Palestinian militants killing about 1,200 people and seizing 250 hostages. The guns have rarely been silent since.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces and Jewish settlers stepped up their attacks and raids in the occupied West Bank. As conflict continued to spiral, Iran and Israel exchanged direct fire for the first time in April. They repeated the act in October, with greater ferocity. A month earlier, Israel had ramped up its offensive against Hizbollah. It assassinated leader Hassan Nasrallah, launched air strikes across Lebanon and invaded the country’s south.
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