Israel and Hamas Conflict in Brief

This short report, written for the Congressional Research Service with the aim of informing U.S. legislative debate, covers the Israel-Hamas conflict and U.S. policy related to the war. A brief overview of the October 7th attacks and the subsequent Israeli campaign is provided. Additionally, the report discusses the Palestinian humanitarian crisis, areas of possible conflict expansion, and relevant political developments in Israel, Arab states, and international organizations. Most of the report