Israel and Hamas have once again taken center stage, ratcheting up tensions to a fever pitch. This latest bout erupted on a fateful Saturday, when Hamas unleashed "Operation Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel, marking the most serious escalation since the 2021 war. What made this episode particularly astonishing was its suddenness; Hamas orchestrated a multifaceted offensive encompassing aerial, naval, and ground operations, catching Israel off guard. Rockets, numbering at 5,000, reached as far north as Tel Aviv, while Hamas fighters infiltrated southern Israel, sparking chaos in streets and even reports of Hamas gaining control of Israeli towns.