The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has seen an unprecedented escalation, with more than 26,000 missiles reportedly launched toward Israel since the conflict erupted on October 7. According to Israel’s Channel 12, these projectiles have come from multiple directions, with launches originating from the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and reportedly, from Iran and Yemen as regional tensions continue to deepen.
The intense barrage comes amid Israel’s extensive military campaign in Gaza, which was launched in response to an unprecedented attack by Hamas militants last month. This conflict has quickly spiraled into one of the most intense confrontations in recent history, with missile strikes, air raids, and ground offensives that have caused widespread destruction and significant civilian casualties on both sides.
In response to the escalating missile threat, Israel has imposed a full blockade on Gaza, cutting off essential resources including fuel, electricity, food, and water for the enclave’s more than two million residents. Israel’s defensive systems, including the Iron Dome, have intercepted many incoming rockets, but the scale and frequency of the strikes have posed a relentless challenge to Israeli defenses.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has continued to worsen under the blockade, drawing international calls for ceasefires and humanitarian aid corridors to support civilians caught in the conflict. However, with each day, the intense exchange of missile fire and military action shows little sign of de-escalation, underscoring the intractable nature of the conflict and the regional volatility it has sparked.
Sources for this article include: Mehr News Agency, Channel 12 (Israel).
