The war in Israel is a long-standing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that has persisted for decades. The conflict began in 1948 when the State of Israel was created, sparking the first Arab-Israeli War. Since then, tensions have risen in the region, particularly between Israel and Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. The current conflict involves fighting between Israeli forces and the Islamist group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip. The conflict escalated after a surprise attack by Hamas militants left hundreds of Israelis dead. Israel has declared war on Hamas and is carrying out a spate of retaliatory attacks. The conflict is ongoing, and the Israeli military has pledged to continue its operations until its objectives are achieved. The conflict has resulted in the displacement of many Palestinians and has caused significant human suffering.