The attacks by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Israeli soldiers and civilians in October 2023 shocked the world. And so, too, has the Israeli response. As audacious as it was deadly, the surprise assault resulted in hundreds of casualties, with the toll continuing to rise as the conflict escalated after Israel formally declared war on Hamas.
Sadly, this latest conflict represents yet another tragic episode in the long and bitter feud between Arabs and Israelis. But what are the origins of this seemingly endless hostility that's killed thousands of people and displaced millions?
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