The geopolitical situation involves Hamas, the Gaza Strip, and Russia's complex stance on the conflict, including cooperation with Israel and rejection of US unilateralism.

The entities involved

• Hamas →

  Palestinian Islamist political and military organization

  • South Africa filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, concurrent with Trump's executive orders regarding funding cuts and Iran.Mon 17:31
  • An uprising began in Jerusalem after Ariel Sharon entered the Temple Mount, involving attacks and culminating in a summit agreement.Mon 16:56
• Gaza Strip →

  self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

  • Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
  • Investigations into sexual violence and the initiated attacks leading to the current conflict are underway in the Gaza Strip.Mon 15:56

Related events

• Hamas actions led to conflict with Israel, and the US designated the group as a foreign terrorist organization.Jul 14
• Canada has recognized Palestine, basing this move on the commitments made by Mahmoud Abbas, the current President of the Palestinian Authority.Sep 13
• Hamas is involved in the conflict with Israel, and Motaz Azaiza has been documenting the group's actions and leadership.Sep 22
• Hamas is involved in conflict with Israel, and Lucy Rogers published commentary on the Kiwiblog.Aug 16
• The United States is involved in ongoing talks with Israel and Hamas concerning disarmament and reconstruction in the Gaza Strip.Aug 18