On the morning of 1 December, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the resumption of military strikes against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. This decision was based on the fact that the Hamas side had violated the interim ceasefire agreement and carried out attacks into Israel. A recent terrorist attack has exacerbated tensions between the two sides. In the attack, two Palestinian militants directed into a crowd in East Jerusalem**, killing three Israeli civilians and injuring at least seven. Israel** said the two attackers were biological brothers who had been imprisoned for terrorist activities. The development of events has sparked strong resentment and indignation in Israel. The incident has attracted widespread concern and condemnation in Israel, with Israeli Minister Itamar Bengvir demanding military pressure to counter the threat.
He criticized the decision to continue the ceasefire and called for dialogue with Hamas. Gvir even threatened to withdraw his party if a permanent ceasefire agreement was reached with Hamas. At the same time, the Hamas-armed Kasam brigades claimed responsibility for the attack and called for intensified resistance, saying that "the heroes of our people are rising up to avenge the blood of the martyrs." The move once again exacerbated tensions between the two sides. However, it is thought-provoking that just behind all this, a source close to Hamas revealed that Hamas is actually willing to extend the cease-fire agreement with Israel. This paradoxical manifestation makes one wonder whether Hamas is at odds with its words or is it facing internal discordAnd how will the two sides respond to the current tensions?
These issues deserve our in-depth consideration and attention. In response to this incident, we might as well review the history and current situation of Hamas. Hamas was founded in 1987 as the political and military organization of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement. Hamas has always regarded Israel as its main enemy and is committed to armed struggle in an attempt to overthrow Israel** and establish a regime based on Islamic law. However, Hamas has also repeatedly shown its desire for a peaceful solution in an attempt to negotiate a negotiated solution to the conflict between Palestine and Israel. In response to this tension, the international community has also taken a stand. UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the harrowing attack and called on both sides to exercise restraint and avoid escalating the conflict.
A spokesman for the United States also expressed support for Israel's actions to protect its own citizens and condemned Hamas's violent actions. The international community has an important responsibility and role for the stability and peace of the situation in the Middle East. In the face of the current complex situation, tensions between Israel and Hamas remain one of the focal points of the international community. How to calm the tension between the two sides and avoid further escalation of the conflict has become an important issue facing both sides. It is hoped that the two sides will exercise restraint, resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiation, work together for peace and stability in the Middle East, and protect their people from the ravages of war. The IDF successfully arrested 23 suspects, including 10 suspected of working for Hamas, in a night raid in the West Bank.
At the same time, crackdowns have been carried out in the Gaza Strip, with some 2,100 Palestinians in the West Bank**, 1,100 of whom are members of Hamas. While the Gaza Strip is currently in a state of ceasefire, the instability in the West Bank suggests that the ceasefire could soon be broken. Hamas's indiscriminate shooting attacks pose a serious threat to Israeli civilians and have stalled calls for a permanent ceasefire by some countries and personalities. A spokesman for the U.S. Committee said that the United States currently supports a humanitarian moratorium, hopes that the two sides can extend the ceasefire agreement, and at the same time puts forward stricter requirements, hoping that Israel will avoid indiscriminate attacks on civilians during military operations.
However, if Hamas's attacks continue to escalate Israeli pressure, Israel may resume strikes within days.