Three Years After Hamas Attack, West Asia Peace Remains Out of Reach
· World · Indian Express, BBC News
Three years after the October 7 terror attack on Israel, which killed nearly 1,200 people and resulted in 251 hostages, a lasting peace settlement in West Asia remains out of reach. The ensuing war has resulted in the deaths of more than 70,000 people in Gaza and left Israel increasingly isolated on the international stage. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's joint military operations with the US against Iran have further escalated regional instability. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza falls far short of the $71.4 billion estimated by the UN for decade-long reconstruction. Hamas disarmament remains deadlocked as IDF forces have expanded their control over two-thirds of the Gaza Strip.
Why it matters
The prolonged conflict and severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza continue to destabilize West Asia and strain international diplomatic alliances.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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