Rockets launched from the Hamas towards Israel on October 7, 2023. Picture from The Associated Press.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel and Iran have been engaged in conflict due to Iran’s hostile missile launches towards Israel. Hamas targeted the Iseral barrier with 5,000 rockets in the morning. Almost 1,400 individuals have been killed, and over 200 were kidnapped by the Hamas. Because they fear the government won’t take anything, the Islamic community has decided to band together and eradicate Hamas.
Since the United States and Israel are partnered, this impacts us and them. According to President Biden, thousands of US troops are on standby to take action if necessary.
Although Israel is trying its best to protect their country and their citizens, “at least seven senior Israeli officials have publicly taken blame”.
Grieving family members mourn the death of an Israeli soldier. (Photograph from Francisco Seco/Associated Press)
The loss of family members is taxing on a young child’s brain. Children are impacted by the war between these two countries as well. They are in danger and tension all the time, especially now that they were born into this lifestyle. These children’s mental health is terrible. Children are also being impacted by the strikes that are reaching Israel. They have had to be dug out of the debris to reach safety, and they range in age from newborns to teenagers.
