Hot Topics: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

To examine the conflict between Israel and Palestine, one needs to go back to the turn of the 20th century. Here are some resources that can begin to provide some background:

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, Hamas, one of two Palestinian political parties and a militant movement, implemented a well-planed and multifaceted attack on Israel. Hamas is designated by some countries as a terrorist organization.

CBS News, 10/11/2023

Hezbollah

• What Is Hezbollah? - Council on Foreign Relations
• Lebanese Hezbollah Interactive Map - Washington Institute for Near East Policy
• Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah: Conflict and Escalation - Congressional Research Service

Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ)

• Palestinian Islamic Jihad - Australian National Security
• Palestinian Islamic Jihad - National Counterterrorism Center
• What Is Palestinian Islamic Jihad - New York Times