Al Majalla was putting the last touches on its October issue when we woke up to a surprise on 7 October, when Hamas militants attacked deep into Israeli territory with rocket fire and infiltrated the Gaza border, entering Israeli settlements, killing and capturing many.
Coincidentally, the October issue had already included coverage of the 50th anniversary of the 6 October 1973 war, a surprise that Egypt and Syria delivered to Israel, which failed to predict it.
Therefore, last week’s unprecedented surprise became the cover story of Al Majalla’s October issue.
Potential for wider conflict
Will 7 October 2023, change the course of history?
In an already tumultuous region, the recent events could potentially set off a wider escalation across the region. Conflict seems to loom at every turn. But following each conflict, a resolution is sought.
Al Majalla's October issue is infused with both anguish and aspiration over the tragic war unfolding in Gaza, using history as a guide but refusing to let it confine our vision for the future.
There are signs that one chapter is concluding, and another is beginning.
While the Middle East has a track record of leaving conflicts unresolved and tempering rhetoric, could this chapter be one that could reshape history and break with past patterns of failing to address the root causes of conflicts?
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