Author: Jason Burke

The world was caught off guard as a well-orchestrated attack unfolded on 7 October, leaving over 1,200 dead, mostly civilians. The region now teeters on the brink of an all-out war, with escalating violence in Gaza, Lebanon, and beyond. The cycle of attack and retaliation shows no signs of abating, with conflicts spreading across the Middle East. Families in Gaza continue to bear the scars of war, with many facing unimaginable losses and trauma. The concept of a “day after” seems increasingly distant, as the conflict rages on with no end in sight. Time and space have taken on new…