One year after October 7 Hamas attack, the war continues

Today marks a year since the October 7 Hamas attack when militants entered Israel and killed 1,200 people, and took 250 hostages. The subsequent retaliation by Israel has killed over 41,000 people, according to Palestinian health officials.

One year after the devastating attack, Israel is expanding military operations and preparing for prolonged conflict.

In recent weeks, it has launched extensive strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and engaged Houthi rebels in Yemen while targeting militants in the West Bank.

The recent strikes reportedly resulted in 26 casualties, highlighting the ongoing violence in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is also contemplating a response to Iran, which launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel recently.

In Lebanon, Israeli forces claim to have dismantled around 2,000 of Hezbollah’s operational sites. 

The aftermath of the October 7 attack has led many officials to believe Israel can no longer afford to allow its adversaries to amass power.

Consequently, Israel’s military anticipates operations in Gaza for at least another year, raising concerns about the societal and economic impacts, with military spending projected to reach 10% of GDP.