In the wake of Palestinian terrorist group infiltration on October 7, 2023, followed by extensive rocket attacks on residential areas, Israel has declared a state of war against Hamas.
The conflict has resulted in the loss of at least 2,800 lives on both sides.
During the swearing-in of the national emergency government at the Knesset, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to eradicate Hamas from existence.
Join Vikram Chandra this week on The India Story as he explores the far-reaching implications of this ongoing conflict for the West Asian region and the global community.