Israeli Airstrikes Wreak Havoc in Gaza & Lebanon, Killing 13

When news of the recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanese surfaced in the world, it was a shock to many. Reports reveal that 13 people have been killed and numerous more have been injured in the incident. This has not only brought realities of the much longer conflict between Israel and Palestine but is a reminder of the fragility in the already volatile region of the Middle East.

The latest air strikes from Israel in Gaza and Lebanon are set against the backdrop of a prolonged struggle between Israel and Palestine. Though the countries have supposedly agreed to cease fire, the flare-up in the conflict every once in a while shows the vulnerability of both the nations as well as the region. This most recent air strike is one such incident.

The specifics of this tragedy point to how the air strikes targeted Hamas, a militant group in Gaza. Reports say that among the killed people are high-ranking militants, civilians as well and children. In recent years, an alarming trend has been developing in Gaza and Lebanon as Israeli air strikes have been targeting homes and civilian areas. It has been argued that air strikes are carried out to weaken the group, but it’s clear that civilians are being brought into the action.

The bursting of bombs and flare-up in violence is taking away focus from other issues facing the region. For example, Palestinian refugees have been living in poverty since being forced from their homes nearly 70 years ago. The air strikes are also having a devastating impact on livelihoods, as jobs are getting scarce and daily life is becoming more difficult.

The people of Gaza and Lebanon deserve to lead peaceful and prosperous lives. It is time for the international community to step up and play a role in making sure that a cycle of violence is put to a halt. All efforts should be made to bring about a resolution between Palestine and Israel, and the world must take responsibility for its inaction. 

No matter what perspective you take, the loss of innocent lives is always tragic. The recent Israeli air strikes demonstrate this. It is clear that civil unrest in Gaza and Lebanon needs to be considered by the international community more effectively and should not be overlooked. 

It is utterly heartbreaking to see the violence that is taking place in Gaza and Lebanon and incidences like this must not go unnoticed. It’s time for the international community to take actionable steps to bring a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and bring an end to the heartbreaking violence.