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The al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City recently experienced a devastating explosion, resulting in approximately 500 casualties. The cause of the explosion is disputed, with the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza attributing it to an Israeli airstrike, a claim Israel's military refutes, pointing instead to a misfired Palestinian rocket. The truth, like peace, seems elusive amidst the debris and smoke of the devastated hospital.

Simultaneously, the Palestinian Authority (PA), established in 1994, is facing significant opposition. A September poll revealed that 78% of Palestinians want PA President Mahmoud Abbas to resign, and support for Hamas is growing. The PA's struggle is not just political; it is also physical. Despite receiving US-made weapons and armored vehicles in an attempt to regain control over the West Bank, Israeli military operations resulted in the arrest of 280 Palestinians, including 157 Hamas members.

As political instability continues, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza intensifies. The United Nations reports that Israel's tight siege is exacerbating the situation, leaving tens of thousands of Palestinians in desperate need of basic necessities. In response to Hamas attacks, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

The repercussions of the Israel-Palestine conflict are far-reaching, impacting the global energy sector. Chevron Corp had to suspend production at the Tamar natural gas field near Israel's northern coast due to the conflict, causing a surge in European gas prices. The field, responsible for 70% of Israel's energy needs, has over 300 billion cubic meters of gas, equivalent to annual European gas imports. A prolonged shutdown could disrupt Israeli gas exports to Egypt, which subsequently exports gas to Europe.

In France, President Emmanuel Macron is taking measures against radicalism following the murder of a teacher in Arras by a former student with a history of Islamic radicalisation. Macron has ordered a review of foreigners with a record of radicalism for possible expulsion, a controversial move that demonstrates France's commitment to combating terrorism.

Across the Atlantic, Hollywood stars are expressing solidarity with Israel in response to large-scale terrorist attacks by Hamas. Under the hashtag #standwithisrael, 700 stars, including Gal Gadot and Michael Douglas, signed an open letter condemning the Hamas assault. This stance is mirrored in several German cities, signifying a global denunciation of the violence.