Upgraded conflict between Palestine and Israel

The ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel has once again escalated with the alleged use of white phosphorus bullets by Israel's Defense Forces in their attacks on Gaza, as reported by the Palestinian foreign ministry and supported by a video released on social media. This comes amid claims from Israel that they are not breaking international law but still adhering to strict regulations surrounding the use of white phosphorus bullets.

The conflict between Israel and Palestine is not simply a territorial dispute, according to an opinion echoed by many Israeli netizens, who view it as part of a global fight against terrorism with Hamas being categorized as an enemy of humanity and civilization. These sentiments are exemplified in a post on Weibo, where a user wrote, "This is not a conflict between Israel and Palestine... but a global fight against terrorism... Hamas... is an enemy of humanity and civilization."

Meanwhile, in Tel Aviv, a day filled with cultural activities was disrupted by the sudden outbreak of gunfire. Liu Zihui, a Chinese tourist on a national day trip, had to change her planned itinerary which included visits to the Jewish National Museum and Jaffa Old City. This event coincided with a music festival in a district near Gaza where 27-year-old Meirit Ben Chaim was enjoying her love for music with her friend.

The recent timeline of events, from October 7th until now (October 11th), has been marked by violence and destruction as depicted in a video shared on Wang Yureng's Weibo. A Palestinian mother's plea to anger further highlighted the horror experienced by those caught in the crossfire, with her house being destroyed and all belongings lost. The woman expressed gratitude for her children's survival despite the difficult night they endured.

An interesting historical perspective was brought up by a post on Weibo, which shared an old video of Biden from his early years, where he spoke about the importance of Israel to the United States' interests in the Middle East. This highlighted the longstanding relationship between the two nations and the strategic significance of maintaining Israel as a key ally in the region.

Israel's response to Hamas attacks was openly supported by an Israeli MP named Reuven Aviram, who suggested that following last weekend's attacks, Israel should launch offensive attacks on Hamas targets. There is also support for such measures among some Israeli netizens who view this as a necessary step in the fight against terrorism.

In the meantime, tensions in the region continue to escalate with Saudi energy minister Prince Abdulla Aziz bin Salman's visit to Moscow causing concern in the United States. This is reflected in a Weibo video featuring the tolerant Ganges River and its waters, symbolizing the ongoing struggle between nations for power, influence, and control.

The conflict has also fueled heated debates among netizens from both sides, with Palestinians condemning Israel's actions and calling for justice and equality. However, some Israeli supporters have criticized these sentiments as supporting "criminal aggression," sparking further tension in the online community.

Despite international pressure to halt the violence and restore peace, the conflict between Palestine and Israel continues to intensify, leaving innocent civilians caught in the crossfire and raising questions about the future of the region.