The Israeli military said on Sunday that it had regained control of all Gaza border towns after a week of heavy fighting with Palestinian militants. However, the military warned that terrorists may still be hiding in some areas.

The IDF announced a “complete siege” of the Gaza Strip, meaning that all movement in and out of the territory has been restricted. The military also said that it would continue to carry out strikes against Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza.

Rocket fire from Gaza resumed on Sunday, with rockets targeting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. The Israeli military said that it had intercepted most of the rockets, but some caused damage to property.

The death toll in Gaza has risen to over 500, according to Palestinian health officials. The Israeli military said that it was doing everything possible to avoid civilian casualties, but that the Hamas militants were using civilians as human shields.

Analysis

The current conflict between Israel and Hamas is the most serious since 2014. The two sides have exchanged hundreds of rocket strikes, and the Israeli military has carried out hundreds of airstrikes against targets in Gaza.

The conflict has caused a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with thousands of people displaced from their homes and hospitals struggling to cope with the influx of casualties.

The international community has called on both sides to cease fire and to resume peace talks. However, it is unclear whether either side is willing to compromise at this time.

Implications

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has a number of implications for the region and for the world.

The conflict is likely to further destabilize the Middle East, which is already facing a number of challenges. The conflict could also lead to an increase in anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim sentiment around the world.

The conflict is also likely to have a negative impact on the global economy. The disruption to trade and investment in the Middle East could lead to higher energy prices and slower economic growth.

The international community is facing a difficult challenge in trying to resolve the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Both sides have legitimate concerns, and it is unlikely that either side will be willing to make all of the concessions that are necessary for a peace agreement.

Source: With Agencies