The conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated again, leading to a rising number of civilians. Despite calls for a permanent ceasefire, the reality is that once the ceasefire expires, the fighting will rekindle. Israel's heavy blows on southern Gaza have killed 178 people. Given the humanitarian and political factors, the catastrophic impact of this conflict has cost Israel dearly. Despite Israel's military might, the outcome of this conflict has not been as smooth as expected. The parity with Hamas has cost Israel dearly, and that is"There are no wins or defeats"。
In addition, Hamas's international prestige has been frustrated by its ability to engage Israel in a fierce war in disadvantaged terrain, despite its poor equipment. This is not only a matter of face for Israel, but more importantly, it has lost this conflict. The disastrous consequences of this war for Israel are more moral and economic. As a result of Israel's acts of war, the grave humanitarian crisis has elicited condemnation from the international community and put it at a moral disadvantage. In addition, Israel's state of war has led to enormous economic losses, and the economic costs of the conflict are reported to be much higher than ever before and continue to rise.
The massive labor force thrown into the battlefield has dealt a direct blow to the Israeli economy, resulting in direct losses of more than $50 billion to date. At the same time, Hamas's attitude towards hostages has been recognized by part of the international community, which is also a sign of Israel's missteps. With the subsequent deterioration of the economic situation and the sanctions imposed by the international community, Israel's already complex situation has become even more difficult. The Israeli-Hamas conflict has been in the spotlight, but Hamas's tact and preparedness have been a big surprise. They showed an unimaginable strategy by freeing women and children and leaving Israeli military personnel as bargaining chips.
In addition, they made use of military equipment such as anti-tank missiles and cruise missiles, preparing them for a possible battle. Israel is under enormous military, moral and economic pressure, exacerbated by the recent attacks on Israeli merchant ships in the Red Sea. The development of this series of events also highlights the escalation of maritime conflicts, bringing more uncertainty to the entire Middle East. In addition, the contradictions between the Arab countries are also an important factor affecting the situation in the Middle East, and there is not only the question of their attitude towards Israel, but also deeper contradictions.
These complications have made it extremely difficult to boycott Israel en masse, and some Arab countries have even chosen to establish diplomatic relations with Israel. This complex situation makes Israel's future path fraught with difficulties and challenges.