The Ripple Effects of the Oct. 7 Attack on Israel

Two years after the October 7th attack, the ensuing war has devastated Gaza, causing tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths and displacing most of the population. The conflict has profoundly shifted Israeli internal politics to the right, created a rift between military and political leaders, and isolated the country internationally. Israel's reliance on the United States has deepened, granting the U.S. significant leverage in peace negotiations. While regional actors are pursuing a political solution, they remain cautious, and a recent U.S.-proposed peace plan is criticized for lacking enforcement mechanisms that could legitimize permanent Israeli control.