By The World woke up to a surprise on 7 October, when Hamas terrorists attacked deep into Israeli territory with rocket fire and infiltrated the Gaza border, entering Israeli settlements, killing and capturing many.
Coincidentally, the October issue had already included coverage of the 50th anniversary of the 6 October 1973 war, a surprise that Egypt and Syria delivered to Israel, which failed to predict it.
Potential for wider conflict.
Will October 7th, 2023, change the course of history?
In an already tumultuous region, the recent events could potentially set off a wider escalation across the region. Conflict seems to loom at every turn. But following each conflict, a resolution is sought.
On the night of October 12, Israeli Prime Minister B. Netanyahu and one of the opposition leaders B. Gantz, after the formation of the government of national unity, issued a joint address. “If necessary, Lebanon will feel everything that Gaza is now receiving.”
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