What is happening in Israel and Gaza Strip? And other questions – BBC News

What is happening in Israel? What is Hamas? Why are Israel and Palestine at war? Why did Hamas attack? Where is the Gaza Strip?

The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel, with its fighters entering communities near the Gaza Strip, killing hundreds of residents and taking hostages.

The Israel Defense Forces said they are continuing to attack Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday.

Here's what you need to know about the people and places involved - and the essential context to understand this story.

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[SoulRebel]

I just hate what the innocent are going through on both sides. Specially the children. Breaks my heart.

[hjvdb]

If Hamas is not willing to let Israel exist at all how can you negotiate with that kind of mind set its impossible .

[weeringjohnny]

These two guys give every impression of knowing what they're talking about. I appreciated their calm, measured tones. Badly needed right now in the midst of the hysteria.

[cranjismcbasketball]

It's horrible what all these civilians are going through on both sides. It's truly heartbreaking.

[charlesbeloved]

You’re forgetting the most important part: Britain created this problem.

[someguitardude]

Probably the most nuanced and unbiased take on the conflict so far

[traceyannsteele]

Why can’t we just all live in peace no one wins a war 😢

[david]

Seeing the footage of the 2 year old and 5 year old made me ball my eyes out. I'm a grown ass man with two children, and I am always so thankful I live in a country that is safe. We don't realize how lucky we all are until we see things like this and we should acknowledge our blessings before then.

[michellemcgarr]

My heart breaks for the innocent children and anyone caught up in this dreadful war .

[malenov]

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[annetelizabeth]

I pray for all the innocent people caught in this battle. May the dead rest in peace. I pray for a more peaceful world.

[abasnoordin]

Ignorance gets worse when mixed with lies, denial, and arrogance.

[bluebee]

Anyone getting a history lesson on this subject from the BBC is bonkers!

[RandolphTheWhite]

As someone who chases plastic bags onto the freeway, I found this extremely useful

[vinaybharadwaj]

Pray and hope for a divine intervention.

[weldonhaywood]

Cutting off the water, supplies and food should be considered a war crime .

[yuba]

"It becomes difficult not to call Hamas a terrorist organisation, especially when they act atrocities". Maybe because this is exactly a definition of a terrorist organisation?

[heroofRaven]

Calling people who commit terrorist acts and who call for terrorist acts, terrorists. You're not being unfair or unbalanced. You're just calling them what they are.

[nechamasifris]

After the absolute atrocities hamas has committed against the Israeli civilians, one cannot expect Israel to defend themselves in any other way. There is no excuse for the hamas terror.

[bensolo]

Strange.
" We have to cover terrorist action but not call terrorists terrorists because it might sound judgey"
Like, what?