This chapter delves into the shocking attack on Israel, examining the scale of the devastation and the government's attempt to resolve the Palestinian issue. It explores the fractured belief in Israeli safety, the impact on regional relationships, and the dilemma of what steps Israel should take next.
Almost exactly 50 years on from the moment that launched the deadly Yom Kippur War, Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza strip, carried out a series of
attacks. Hundreds have been killed, Israeli intelligence services were surprised and the retribution is bound to be severe. What does this mean for Palestinian civilians, and regional politics
more broadly?