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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How does the recent Hamas attack on Israel impact the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah?
## Interview Excerpt: Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain
**Host:** Joining us now is [Guest Name], an expert on Middle Eastern conflict and peace negotiations. Welcome to the show.
**Guest:** Thanks for having me.
**Host:** We’re just two days into the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, and already both sides are accusing each other of violations. What’s your take on this fragile peace?
**Guest:** This ceasefire was always going to be delicate. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is deeply rooted, and the recent Hamas attack on Israel has further inflamed tensions in the region. We saw a ceasefire with Hamas brokered after their attack, but that seems to be under strain as well [[1](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-claims-of-violations-on-day-2-war-hamas-gaza/)].
**Host:** You mentioned the Hamas attack. Can you elaborate on how that situation is impacting the ceasefire with Hezbollah?
**Guest:** The Hamas attack on Israel was a horrific tragedy, resulting in the deaths of over 1,200 people. Israel’s response has been overwhelming, and the situation in Gaza is dire. This creates a volatile backdrop for any peace agreement, and the potential for escalation remains high.
**Host:** And what about the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah specifically? What are the biggest challenges to its success?
**Guest:** Trust is a major issue. Both sides have historical grievances and deep mistrust. Additionally, outside actors like Iran, who support Hezbollah, could try to undermine the ceasefire for their own geopolitical goals.
**Host:** Thank you for sharing your insights, [Guest Name]. This is definitely a situation we’ll continue to monitor closely.
