According to recent news reports, the situation in Israel and Palestine is currently marked by conflict and violence. On October 7, 2023, Hamas militants launched a surprise air and ground attack from Gaza, which prompted Israel to declare a "state of war". A barrage of rockets was fired from Gaza towards Israel, leaving one person dead and at least three injured. In response, Israel launched counterattacks in Gaza. The conflict has resulted in casualties on both sides, including a nurse and an ambulance driver who were killed in Israeli strikes on two hospitals located in Gaza. The conflict between Israel and Palestine dates back to the end of the nineteenth century, and the territory has been divided into three parts: the State of Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip. Tensions have been high in recent years, with violence escalating in 2023 and the West Bank on track for its deadliest year since 2005.