Palestinian militant group Hamas has launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, with its fighters entering communities near the Gaza Strip, killing hundreds of residents and taking dozens hostage.
Hamas, a Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip, is a group working with the aim of destroying the establishment in Israel and replacing it with an Islamic state. Hamas took power in Gaza in 2007 and since then they have been involved in several wars with Israel.
Even now, Hamas has fired thousands of rockets at Israel, and among them there have been many attacks that have caused serious damage. In addition, Israel has repeatedly attacked Hamas with airstrikes, which has killed a significant number of Palestinians under the control of Hamas.
In addition, it is reported that a serious crisis has arisen due to the blockade of the Gaza Strip by Israel using a large number of personnel. Currently, it is reported that the Palestinians who have suffered without even drinking water are joining the UN refugee camps.
Hamas has been designated a terrorist organization by a number of countries, including Israel, the United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom. A limited number of states, including Iran, provide training and support to Hamas.
What is the Gaza Strip?
The Gaza Strip is a 41 km (25 mi) long and 10 km wide strip of land between Israel, Egypt and the Mediterranean Sea. It is home to about 2.3 million people and has one of the highest population densities in the world.