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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What potential solutions or compromises could be explored to achieve a lasting peace in Gaza?
## Interview: Gaza Ceasefire Doesn’t Mean End of Conflict
**Host:** Joining us today is Dr. [Guest Name], a Middle East expert and professor at [University Name]. Dr. [Guest Name], thank you for being here.
**Dr. [Guest Name]:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been agreed upon, bringing a temporary respite to the fighting in Lebanon. However, the situation in Gaza remains incredibly tense, with Israel continuing airstrikes and no end in sight. Can you shed some light on these developments?
**Dr. [Guest Name]:** Absolutely. While the ceasefire on the northern front with Lebanon is welcome news, it’s a grim reality in Gaza. Israel’s goals extend far beyond a short-term truce. Prime Minister Netanyahu has been clear about his aim to completely dismantle Hamas and retain control over parts of Gaza. [[1](https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-war-lebanon-ceasefire-hamas-1a091e620e72c0fe341ff9e866237c08)]This has led to months of stalled negotiations with Hamas, with neither side willing to budge on its demands. The tragic death toll in Gaza, exceeding 1,200 people, illustrates the devastating human cost of this impasse.
**Host:** What are the main obstacles to a lasting peace in Gaza?
**Dr. [Guest Name]:** The fundamental issue lies in the lack of trust and a mutually acceptable political solution. Israel wants guarantees that Hamas will be permanently disarmed and prevented from launching future attacks. Hamas, on the other hand, insists on an end to the Israeli blockade of Gaza and recognition as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. These are deeply entrenched positions that make finding a compromise incredibly difficult.
**Host:** What are your thoughts on the future of the Gaza Strip?
**Dr. [Guest Name]:** The path forward is uncertain and fraught with challenges. Without a genuine commitment to dialogue and a willingness to make concessions, the cycle of violence is likely to continue. Unless both sides are prepared to address the root causes of the conflict, a lasting peace in Gaza remains elusive.
**Host:** Thank you for your insights, Dr. [Guest Name].
**Dr. [Guest Name]:** My pleasure.