After six months, the war in Gaza is making Israel a pariah state | Jonathan Freedland
Tragic aftermath of October attacks highlights loss and suffering on both sides.
- Bilawal Riaz
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The aftermath of the 7 October attacks is marked by the counting of lives lost, with 1,200 Israelis and an estimated 33,000 Palestinians killed in the ensuing six months. Amid the tragedy, the suffering extends beyond the dead to the maimed, orphaned, and hostages held in captivity. Despite high ambitions, Hamas’ actions led to destruction and loss of life in Gaza, but they still stand strong, while Israel finds itself increasingly isolated on the global stage due to its recent actions. Criticisms have emerged regarding Israel’s conduct towards aid and civilians, leading to condemnation from former allies and a shift in international perception. As the trauma lingers on both sides, a sobering conclusion is drawn that there are no winners in this devastating conflict, with Hamas seeming to have laid a destructive trap that Israel walked into.
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