His comments came as Israel struck the Hamas-controlled territory, home to 2.3 million people. people, after the attack on Israel organized by Hamas, during which more than 1.2 thousand were killed. people. Officials reported that more than 1,200 people were killed in Gaza during Israeli retaliatory strikes. people.
Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday, invading its territory and launching rocket attacks. Israel carried out retaliatory strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Hamas is the Palestinian militant group that rules the Gaza Strip and has been involved in several wars with Israel since taking over the Gaza Strip in 2007. The group has been recognized as a terrorist by Israel, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and some other countries.
Hamas is supported by Iran, financing the purchase of weapons, supplying them and providing military training. Hamas has a political office in Qatar, where some of its leaders are based.
2.3 million people live in the Gaza Strip. people, but Israel, with the help of Egypt, has imposed a blockade on the territory since 2007 – it restricted the import of goods to and from the territory by water, sea or air, as well as the ability of the Palestinians themselves to leave the territory, except for a few tens of thousands of workers.
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## Interview: The Situation in Gaza
**[Interviewer]:** Welcome back to the program. We’re talking about the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. Joining us now is [Guest Name], a [Guest Expertise/Affiliation] with firsthand experience in the region. [Guest Name], thank you for being here.
**[Guest Name]:** Thank you for having me.
**[Interviewer]:** As we know, Israel reportedly launched airstrikes on Gaza in response to a devastating Hamas attack that claimed over 1,200 lives in Israel. Can you give us a better understanding of the situation on the ground in Gaza right now?
**[Guest Name]:** The situation in Gaza is absolutely dire.
We’re talking about a densely populated territory of 2.3 million people already facing a humanitarian crisis before this escalation. Now, with Israel’s airstrikes, the civilian population is bearing the brunt of the violence, with reports of over 1,200 people killed in Gaza alone. The infrastructure is being targeted, hospitals are struggling, and access to basic necessities like food, water, and medical care is becoming increasingly difficult. [[1](https://www.state.gov/situation-in-the-middle-east/)]It’s truly unimaginable what the people of Gaza are going through right now.
**[Interviewer]:** The US State Department has voiced concerns about the human cost of the conflict. How do you see the international community responding to this crisis?
**[Guest Name]:** There has been a strong international condemnation of the violence from various countries and organizations.
[Interviewer – Consider adding specific examples of international response here based on current news]. However, more concrete action is needed.
We need to see a swift move towards a ceasefire, greater efforts to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those in desperate need, and a renewed push for a lasting political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
**[Interviewer]:** [Guest Name], thank you for providing your insights on this incredibly complex and tragic situation. We will certainly continue to follow developments closely.
**[Guest Name]:** Thank you for having me.
Let me know if you would like me to elaborate on specific aspects of the interview or explore different angles.
