Left Alliance for National Democracy and Socialism

Situation in Palestine

A compilation of recent and current information related to the situation in Palestine.


 

Situation in Palestine

 
 

Palestine has been a hot topic since early October 2023, when armed resistance groups launched a series of operations known as the Al-Aqsa Flood. Since then, much of the world has been locked into watching this conflict; horrific scenes of violence and destruction are being livestreamed to us in a way that is unprecedented.

We have taken on the task of compiling information to help you to stay informed and up to date about the different things that are happening. This page mostly focuses on the current situation since the events of October 7. This page is a compilation, not an article. The content will change over time as new things may be added to each section.


Background

The “conflict” did not start on October 7. In recent years, including in 2023, there were noteworthy bouts of violence that must be accounted for in any honest discussion of October 7 and the wider conflict.


October 7

On October 7, Palestinian resistance groups carried out a series of operations in Israeli-occupied territory. Israel made many accusations of the Palestinian resistance groups, particularly Hamas.


Captives

On October 7, over 200 persons were captured by Palestinian resistance groups for use in prisoner exchanges. One of the primary demands from these groups has been the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israel. During the recent course of events, Israel has acted with complete disregard for both the lives of Palestinian prisoners and Israelis being held captive in Gaza.


Impacts on Palestinian Population and Society

The war has been devastating for Palestinian people overall. While Israel claims that its target is Hamas, its actions have massive impacts on Palestinian society more so than any specific political group. While Hamas is based in Gaza, Israel has also been mounting aggression against communities and people in the West Bank.


Destruction of Civilian Infrastructure and Services

Over the course of the ongoing conflict, Palestinian civilians have been subjected to various forms of violence by Israel, ranging from the direct bombardment of their homes to the withholding of basic human necessities such food and water. Israel has destroyed large urban areas within the Gaza Strip in particular, making it unlivable for many people by leaving them without homes and critical public services.


Attacks on Civilians

Throughout the ongoing conflict, there has been a lot of evidence that the Israeli military has acted with disregard for civilian lives, or even deliberately attacked civilians in some instances. There have also been targeted killings of people who work in the media, academia, and healthcare.


Genocidal Rhetoric and Intent

There is widespread evidence of Israel’s genocidal intent towards the Palestinian people.


International Developments

Governments, institutions, and companies have reacted differently to the situation.


We do not endorse the content that you may find in articles or websites that are linked from this page. Many of the articles themselves have narratives that downplay settler violence, spread unsubstantiated claims, and undermine Palestinian liberation. Nevertheless, they admit certain undeniable facts in the midst of their biased narratives and positions. We cite specific quotes to show that even Western and Zionist journalists are aware of certain truths. We are under no illusion that any of these media entities, especially the Zionist ones, are “progressive” in any sense.