Israel and Hamas Conflict in Brief

About this book

This short report, written for the Congressional Research Service with the aim of informing U.S. legislative debate, covers the Israel-Hamas conflict and U.S. policy related to the war. A brief overview of the October 7th attacks and the subsequent Israeli campaign is provided. Additionally, the report discusses the Palestinian humanitarian crisis, areas of possible conflict expansion, and relevant political developments in Israel, Arab states, and international organizations. Most of the report centers on U.S. policy on the crisis from October 2023 through early February 2024 and potential future actions Congress could take to address the war. This audiobook is a recording of Version 19 of Israel and Hamas Conflict in Brief. Version 19 was released in February 6, 2024 and is therefore only current up to that date. The Congressional Research Service report number for Israel and Hamas Conflict in Brief is R47828. - Summary by Elsie Selwyn