Three years after October 7, global attention on Gaza has receded. The real test will come after Israel’s election
A small but vocal global campaign has maintained pressure on Israel, but will this hold if a less extreme government is elected?
Three years after the Hamas massacre of October 7, 2023, which claimed the lives of over 1,200 people in Gaza, global attention towards the region has diminished significantly. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have continued to launch attacks in Gaza and settlers have ramped up violence in the West Bank. Despite this, the international peace process has faltered, with major commitments falling short and expectations for a lasting ceasefire falling through.
Now, as Israel prepares for a polarized election on October 27, the fate of Gaza and the West Bank hangs in the balance. If a more moderate government comes to power, will it reignite global pressure and scrutiny on the situation? The Trump plan initially succeeded in returning Israeli hostages and allowing Gazan displaced persons to return, but progress has hit a wall.
With Hamas refusing to disarm and the peace process stalled, many are left wondering if the international community can maintain its focus on the crisis.
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