Tensions flared in Gaza as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered immediate military strikes following what he called a ceasefire violation by Hamas. The militant group had returned remains of a hostage but withheld another body after Israel’s announcement of renewed attacks.
The roots of the insurrection and terrorism plaguing the region and beyond into the 21st century can be traced back to the pivotal years of 1967 and 1979 in the Middle East and its surrounding areas.
