His comments came as Israel struck the Hamas-controlled territory, which is 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 has restricted the entry of goods into the territory and their departure from it 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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What are the long-term political solutions proposed to address the root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
## Interview: Gaza Under Fire
**Host:** Welcome back to the program. We’re continuing our coverage of the devastating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Joining us now is Alex Reed, a [Alex Reed Title] with extensive experience in the region. Alex Reed, thank you for being with us today.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** As we speak, the death toll in Gaza continues to rise. Reports indicate over 1700 Palestinians have been killed in the past 24 hours alone, adding to the already tragic total since the conflict began. Can you help our viewers understand the situation on the ground in Gaza?
**Alex Reed:** The situation in Gaza is dire. The densely populated territory is facing a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions. Israeli airstrikes have targeted multiple areas, causing widespread destruction and civilian casualties. Hospitals are overwhelmed, essential supplies are running low, and the constant fear of attack has taken a toll on the mental health of the Gazan population. [[1](https://www.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-01-18-24/index.html)]
**Host:** This comes after the horrific attack on Israel by Hamas, which claimed over 1200 lives. There’s a sense of deep sorrow and anger on both sides. How do you see this conflict unfolding in the coming days?
**Alex Reed:** This is a complex and deeply rooted conflict with no easy solutions. The immediate priority must be on de-escalation and preventing further loss of life. While Israel has a right to defend itself, it’s crucial that these actions are proportionate and do not result in the indiscriminate targeting of civilians.
Long-term, there needs to be a renewed effort to address the underlying causes of this conflict: the lack of a viable Palestinian state, the continued occupation of the West Bank, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Without addressing these issues, we are destined to see cycles of violence continue.
**Host:** Alex Reed, thank you for sharing your insights and expertise. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy.
