On 30 December, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a military operation in the southern Gaza Strip, attacking Hamas strongholds and intelligence services, triggering a new escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The conflict has devastated the Gaza Strip and claimed tens of thousands of Palestinians**. The Israeli army has worked to weaken Hamas through numerous air strikes, while Hamas has rejected Egypt's proposed ceasefire framework agreement, and governing Gaza is an internal matter. Iran's foreign minister's unwavering support for Hamas has rekindled international concerns about the Middle East. At present, the outlook for the future is still full of uncertainties, and all parties will resolve their differences through calm dialogue to maintain regional peace and stability. As Nelson Mandela put it: "Peace is not a simple goal, it is the result of many efforts, careful choices, and sustained struggles." ”
Israeli forces attacked Khan Younis Hamas strongholds
On 30 December, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a military operation in the southern Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas strongholds and intelligence headquarters in the Khan Younis area. The military said the intelligence unit was responsible for Hamas's intelligence activities in the area and found a command center for Palestinian Islamic Jihad within the same complex. The military claimed to have found valuable intelligence materials. The attack was a further escalation of tensions in the Gaza Strip and deepened the confrontation between the two sides.
The Israeli Givati Brigade has repeatedly carried out air strikes on Hamas strongholds
At the same time, the IDF Givati Brigade launched a number of airstrikes against several Hamas strongholds in southern Gaza. The military operation is aimed at weakening Hamas's influence and power in the region. According to the Gaza Strip** office, the Israeli army has destroyed more than 200 of the area's 325 sites, including mosques, churches, schools and more. This Israeli heavy-handed approach to Hamas facilities has deepened the hostility between the two sides.
The Gaza Strip has suffered tremendous damage
During the military operation, the Gaza Strip suffered enormous damage. According to the health department of the Gaza Strip, at least 21,672 Palestinians have been killed and 56,165 injured since the war began. The conflict has led to the loss of innocent civilians and is a source of international concern. The Gaza Strip's infrastructure has been severely damaged and the crisis of doctrine has intensified, putting the local population under pressure to survive.
Hamas rejected the ceasefire offer
Faced with the escalation of the conflict, Egypt proposed a ceasefire framework agreement in an attempt to end hostilities between the two sides. However, Hamas's governance of Gaza was an internal affair and rejected the ceasefire offer. Hamas's firm stance on the areas under its control has deepened the complexity of resolving the region's problems. The international community calls on both sides to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue in order to achieve lasting peace in the region.
Iranian Foreign Minister's support for Hamas
Iran's foreign minister expressed support for Hamas in the conflict, saying that Hamas had lost only 14 percent of its resistance and could still fight for months. He noted that Hamas's tunnels extend beyond Gaza and expressed the support of the people of Gaza**. This underpins Iran's unwavering support for Hamas and provides an external factor for the continued escalation of the conflict. International concern about the situation in the Middle East has deepened once again, and the complexity of the conflict has become more apparent.