Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point with the escalating conflicts between Israel and Palestine. Amid a series of rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory, Israeli Defense Minister has declared a "full siege" on Gaza, leaving the Palestinian territory in darkness, with shortages of food, water, and fuel.

The drastic measure comes in response to the resumption of a large-scale rocket attack by Hamas from Gaza, leading to a series of retaliatory strikes by the Israeli military. Both the Israel Defense Forces and the Israeli Air Force have announced an "extensive" operation against Hamas centers in Gaza through social media.

From the Gaza Strip, the deafening sound of explosions has become a constant, as rocket attacks continue to hit Israeli territory, and explosions are heard in Jerusalem.

Israel claims to have regained control of its communities near Gaza, although some Palestinian militants are still active in the area. Reports suggest that more than 700 people have lost their lives in Israel since Hamas initiated its attacks on Saturday morning, with 260 of them perishing during a music festival.

In addition to the loss of life, Israel reports that dozens of people have been abducted in the attacks, with the majority being taken to Gaza, further exacerbating the situation in the region.

On the Palestinian side, the death toll has risen to over 500 people after Israel launched massive airstrikes in retaliation. The densely populated Gaza Strip, with limited resources, is suffering severe humanitarian and material damage.

Amid the escalating conflict, reports emerged about possible Iranian involvement in planning Hamas's surprise attacks on Israel over the weekend. High-ranking members of Hamas and Hezbollah, interviewed by The Wall Street Journal, claimed that the operation's details were refined during meetings in Beirut, attended by IRGC officials and representatives of four Iran-backed militant groups, including Hamas, which holds power in Gaza, and Hezbollah.

However, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Washington had not seen any evidence supporting Iran's involvement in the attack.

The international community continues to watch with concern as the situation deteriorates in the region and urgently calls for a ceasefire to prevent further escalation of violence in a conflict that seems far from finding a peaceful resolution.