Hamas Attack and Conflict Fuel Deepening Israel-Palestinian Resentment

The article discusses the ongoing war in Gaza and the differing views of Israelis and Palestinians. According to a recent survey, many Palestinians support Hamas's attacks on Israel, while most Israelis support their country's military offensive to crush Hamas and bring back hostages. Israelis living in Jerusalem are constantly worried about the situation in Gaza, as they have friends and relatives who are soldiers there. They also think about the hostages and feel a strong connection to the conflict. The article mentions that the attacks in October killed many people in southern Israel, while Israel's air and ground assaults in Gaza have caused widespread destruction and forced residents to flee their homes. Despite the suffering, a poll found that most Israelis did not think Israel should reduce heavy bombing in densely populated areas. The article suggests that the media coverage of the conflict in Israel is different from what is seen in other parts of the world. The lack of sympathy for Gazan civilians is attributed to scenes of celebrations following the October assault. Palestinians in occupied East Jerusalem feel restricted in expressing their views publicly due to surveillance, but they closely follow the war through social media. Many Palestinians doubt Israel's official version of events and believe they are subjected to propaganda. Another poll found increased support for Hamas, especially in the West Bank, although a majority of Palestinians still do not support the armed group. The article mentions the long years of blockade and tough living conditions in Gaza, which have contributed to the support for Hamas. The article concludes by noting that both Israelis and Palestinians share a deep mutual mistrust and feel misunderstood by the global community.