The ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel has had severe repercussions across various sectors. Economically, the region suffers from high unemployment and poverty rates, with limited job opportunities and restricted movement.
It may start another larger war if more countries continue to further divide and take sides
Strained international relations
Countries supporting either side face backlash and increase their tension with opposing nations
Consequences
Political
International divisions
The war has led countries and organizations to take sides, leading to tension even outside of Palestine and Israel.
Territorial disputes
Both sides claim rights to the land and this leads to never ending conflict and significantly high amounts of failed peace negotiations often causing more political distrust and security concerns
Economic
Destruction of infrastructure
Businesses, hospitals, roads, and schools have been destroyed from years of war making economic recovery near impossible for years to come
Unemployment and poverty
Job opportunities are limited, and movement in and out of the country is restricted. Any potential jobs are unstable due to conflict
Environmental
Air and water pollution
Biochemical warfare, waste mismanagement, and military conflict have led to significant pollution in the air and water specifically in Gaza and the West Bank.
Destruction of land and ecosystems
Bombings, airstrikes, and operations leave craters and nothing alive, damaging any potential places to live, killing wildlife inhabitants, and potential sources of food and water.
Social
Religious tensions
The conflict fuels tensions between Jews, and Muslims. This leads to hate between the 2 groups and contributes to potential hate crimes towards these 2 ethnic groups even outside of Palestine and Israel
Human rights violations
An immeasurable amount of human rights violations have been caused by both parties during the war
Loss of life
Thousands of people have been killed, and families have been displaced amidst the conflict, creating a refugee crisis.