GLOBAL CONFLICT HEAT UP: A DEEP DIVE INTO UKRAIN-RUSSIA AND ISRAEL-HAMAS WARS

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  • 27 Nov
  • 2024

GLOBAL CONFLICT HEAT UP: A DEEP DIVE INTO UKRAIN-RUSSIA AND ISRAEL-HAMAS WARS

Global Conflicts Heat Up: A Deep Dive into the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas Wars

by Fabian Mwendwa,

 Ukraine-Russia War Escalates: A Prelude to World War III? 

The Ukraine-Russia war is intensifying, with concerns rising that it could escalate into a global conflict. A critical question lingers: Is the U.S. fueling the flames? Many believe the answer is yes.

Recently, former President Joe Biden authorized Ukraine to deploy long-range missiles against Russia. In response, President Volodymyr Zelensky wasted no time, launching six missiles toward Moscow. However, Moscow claims its defense systems intercepted and destroyed all six.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted at the potential use of hypersonic missiles against Ukraine, sending shockwaves through Kyiv. This threat has prompted Ukraine and NATO to hold emergency talks this week.

As tensions mount, U.S. President elect Donald Trump has vowed to stop the war. He criticizes Biden’s administration for exacerbating the conflict. But who bears responsibility for this war? Can it be stopped? And will either side claim victory? These questions remain unanswered as the uncertainty deepens.

Israel-Hamas War: A Nation Divided

The Israel-Hamas war is also escalating, with both sides locked in a deadly standoff. Israel’s demand, “Free our hostages,” is met with Hamas’s countercry, “Free the Palestinians.” Neither side seems willing to back down.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue military operations indefinitely. However, his hardline stance is causing significant backlash at home. Thousands of Israelis are protesting in Tel Aviv, demanding a hostage deal with Hamas in Gaza and an end to the conflict.

This internal dissent stems from the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that killed over 1,200 people and led to the kidnapping of over 250 individuals. As Netanyahu resists public pressure to negotiate, the war is increasingly becoming a battle not just between Israel and Hamas but also between Netanyahu and his own people.

Will Israel and Hamas find common ground to end the bloodshed? For now, the path to peace remains uncertain.