It has been over a week since the first violent protest on the Israel- Gaza border. Hamas is negotiating with Israeli government about the Qatari money, meant to improve the lives of the Palestinians in Gaza, yet both sides didn’t reach an agreement. As a result, Hamas calls to all Palestinian citizens in Gaza to protest.
However, in one of the protests, an armed terrorist approached to the border and shot as point- blank range, Israeli Border Police Barel Shmueli, who is still fighting for his life. Israeli government has received a lot of criticism for its conduct in relation to the soldiers and the commands given to them. How is it possible that a terrorist approaches to the border and not only wasn’t stopped but also could injure an Israeli soldier with almost nothing to stop him?
Hamas also launched incendiary balloons, that burn Israeli agricultural fields in the area, and harm the livelihood of farmers. Again, Israeli government didn’t respond and received a lot of criticism for that as well. Only after a few days of going back and forth with Hamas, Israel attacked terror target in Gaza.
Last Friday, Prime Minister Naftali Benett met President of the United States, Joe Biden and as part of the meeting, discussed the Palestinian situation in Gaza. President Biden promised to help ensure the safety of Israel agains terrorism and reach peach with the Palestinians. At the moment, the protests on the border continue, as well as launching of incendiary balloons and Israeli attack of terror targets in Gaza.
As for today, over 100 cars were sent to Gaza today and there are over 500 cars intended to be sent soon! In addition, Egypt wants to re-open Rafiah Crossing for the citizens as long as Hamas shows more interest in finding a common ground with Israel.
I wish that leaders of both sides will be able to put personal interests aside, reach an agreement and stop the violent riots on the border. Moreover, I really hope citizens of both Israel and Gaza will be able to enjoy safety and peace soon.
Sandra Chen 
The situation appears to be extremely perplexing…hope peace triumphs..
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