THE MIDDLE EASTERN CRISIS AND THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL ACTORS: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is among the most ongoing and unresolved in the world that has lasted for almost 100 years. The origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict lie in a century ago a territorial dispute over the Holy Land, an area of the Middle East that holds significant religious and historical value for Christians, Jews, and Muslims. The European Union, Arab States and United States have historically attempted to promote a diplomatic solution that would balance the opposing claims of the two parties. The present Middle East crisis started on October 7, 2023, when Hamas militants unexpectedly crossed into Israel from Gaza and attacked. In response, Israel has launched airstrikes on Gaza and severed the enclave's access to food, electricity, and water in anticipation of a planned ground assault. Concerns over civilian deaths and Gaza's humanitarian crisis have arisen as a result. There are ongoing diplomatic efforts and the role of international efforts to stop the problem from getting worse. This qualitative study explores the intensity of the crisis and presents the role of major actors involved in the issue. Although cease fire has been in practice between the two adversaries but situation is aggravated by the civilian casualties and regional instability.