Two years ago, on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a stunning attack on Israel, setting off a political and security earthquake whose aftershocks still shake the region. The second anniversary of the attack deserves pause and reflection, as it did not just precipitate Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, but an attempt by Israel to forge a new regional order that would fall under its thumb.
This is why Al Majalla chose Two years after October 7 as the cover story this month. In it, we examine the repercussions of Hamas's attack on Israel, which set into motion significant changes and power shifts in the Middle East that could define the region for years to come.
Read more:
1. The Middle East after October 7: a new map and a major loser by Ibrahim Hamidi
2. Two years after October 7: a region between disorder and transition by Paul Salem
3. October 7th's long shadow by Michael Horowitz
