For decades, Gaza was relegated to the margins of world attention. Then, October 7 happened, a genocide followed, and Gaza moved the entire world, setting off a chain of events that now threatens the place of America in the Middle East and demonstrates the limits of U.S. power. But tragically, the events Gaza set in motion have now overshadowed it. Since the so-called ceasefire in October 2025, the world has “moved on” from Gaza.

But Israel has not, and it’s planning on returning to war.

When the U.S. entered into a ceasefire with Iran — much to the chagrin of the entire spectrum of Israeli politics — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel will now “focus on Hamas,” suggesting a return to the war in Gaza.