Middle East & North Africa

Opinion: Iran’s Response to Israel was Expected, Preventable, Retaliatory  
Middle East and North Africa, Opinion Sofia Dominguez-Trejo Middle East and North Africa, Opinion Sofia Dominguez-Trejo

Opinion: Iran’s Response to Israel was Expected, Preventable, Retaliatory  

On Tuesday, October 1, Iran launched around 180 missiles into Israel. These strikes are a direct response to escalations between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah, one of Iran’s regional proxies. Iran stated that the missile attacks were a result of a string of recent killings by Israel, particularly Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran this July. 

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Hamas-Israel War: Risks of Escalation and Impact on Lebanon
Events Nazea Kamal Events Nazea Kamal

Hamas-Israel War: Risks of Escalation and Impact on Lebanon

The initial attack launched on Israel on Oct. 7 has affected citizens greatly, involving the deaths of Palestinians and Israelis as well as the brutalization of the environment in both countries. Further escalation is a cause for concern for associations such as the UN and the international community.

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