Written by Paras Nath Choudhary

The Israeli-Hamas conflict shows no signs of de-escalating. In a move aimed at further raising the scale of the conflict, the Lebanon based pro-Iran Hezbollah group has begun to indulge in military provocations against Israel on its northern border.  Adding fuel to the fire, is several Arab countries condemning Israel but not saying a single word critical of the brutal massacre of innocent people Hamas has carried out.  Iran, the country being accused of assisting Hamas in the attack against the Jewish state, has openly come out in support of Hamas terrorists. Turkiye, a major Miuslim country but  a member of Nato has not said things that seem to douse  the blaze. Meanwhile, the US  has sent  its most powerful naval assets  in  waters  close to  Israel sending  out the message that  if push comes to shove, it will  stand by Israel.

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Similarly, scores  of  other western countries  have said  that  they will always have Israel’s back. As  expected Israel seems determined  to avenge Hamas violence with all the strength at its command. As per the latest  report coming from Tel Aviv , Israel  could  launch  a ground invasion  of Gaza  any time  to  accomplish its goal  of wiping out Hamas  elements  for good. With  primordial emotions excited on both sides, many  analysts  wonder if  the  present  conflagration in West Asia  could be a possible  precursor  to a third world war. Incidentally,  it is significant  that India, a fledgling  world power, has cast its lot  with Israel  underlining  its commitment  to help those at the receiving end  of  unprovoked violence.