The leader of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar, has expressed his gratitude to Hassan Nasrallah, the chief of Lebanon's Hezbollah, for the support provided in the ongoing conflict with Israel.
This acknowledgment was made public through a letter disseminated by Hezbollah's media office on Friday.
According to The New York Post, the letter, penned on Monday, saw Sinwar extend his appreciation for the "blessed acts" of Iran-backed factions in their backing of Hamas since October 7. This date marks the onset of a violent episode led by Hamas militants, which resulted in the death of approximately 1,200 individuals, predominantly civilians, and the abduction of an additional 250. Sinwar lauded this war as "one of the most honorable battles for the Palestinian people."
The day following the Hamas-led onslaught, Hezbollah initiated attacks on Israeli military posts along the border. This action sparked a continuous exchange of fire, leading to hundreds of casualties.
The Health Ministry of Gaza reports that the Israel-Hamas war has resulted in over 41,000 Palestinian deaths within the territory. However, the Ministry does not distinguish between combatants and non-combatants in its tally.
The war has wreaked extensive havoc, displacing nearly 90% of Gaza's 2.3 million population, often repeatedly. The United Nations has reported a precipitous economic downturn in the Palestinian economy. The U.N. Trade and Development's report also cautioned about a "rapid and alarming economic decline" in the West Bank. The report attributes this economic downturn to the expansion of Israeli settlements, land seizures, demolition of Palestinian structures, and settler violence, all of which have stifled economic prospects.
The conservative perspective would question the role of Hamas and other militant groups in escalating the conflict, leading to such devastating consequences for the Palestinian people. It would also scrutinize the international community's response to the situation and its implications for regional stability and global peace.
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