AMERICA’S IRONCLAD SUPPORT: UNPACKING THE REPERCUSSION OF HAMAS’ OCTOBER 07 ATTACK ON ISRAEL
Ifeanyi Jonah Onuoha 1, Chisomaga Happiness Ihekoromadu 2,
Christian Chukwuebuka Ezeibe 3 & Jonah Isaac Onuoha 4
Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1, 2, 3 & 4
Corresponding Email: Ifeanyichukwu.onuoha@unn.edu.ng 1
Abstract
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict remains one of the most enduring and complex political and military struggles in modern history, grounded in deeply contested territorial claims, political hostilities, and religious divisions. Over the decades, several peace efforts including the Oslo Accord, the Camp David Accord, the Abraham Accord, and the Road Map to Peace have been initiated, yet none have succeeded in securing a lasting resolution. The Biden administration has sought to reinvigorate the peace process by reversing key Trump-era policies and reaffirming commitment to a two-state solution. However, prospects for peace have been severely undermined by the October 7th, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, which triggered a new wave of violence and further entrenched mutual distrust. This study adopts intractable conflict theory as its analytical framework and relies on documentary research methods to assess the evolving dynamics of the conflict. Findings suggest that while a two-state solution remains the most feasible path toward sustainable peace, progress depends heavily on the perceived neutrality and credibility of international mediators. The study recommends that the United States, as a longstanding broker in the peace process, must pursue a more impartial and inclusive strategy that assures both Israelis and Palestinians particularly the latter of its commitment to justice, security, and long-term coexistence.
Keywords: Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, Bombardment, Artillery Shelling, Hamas.
