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A boy lights candles inside a bomb shelter in southern Israel where people were killed on October 7
Photo by Amir Cohen/Reuters
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One year ago this week, Hamas fighters poured across the Gaza-Israel border in an attack that left 1,200 Israelis dead. In the months that followed, Israel's military response in Gaza has killed more than 41,000 people, including many Palestinian civilians. And in recent weeks, the violence has spilled over into other parts of the Middle East, with Israel launching an offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Iran conducting airstrikes on Israel.
In a new Q&A, RAND experts consider how the complex, decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict has erupted over the last year. What led to Hamas's October 7 attack? How have dynamics between Israel and its neighbors evolved? What's being done to address the humanitarian crisis?
What happens next is uncertain. But one thing is painfully clear, says RAND's Heather Williams: “There is no immediate end in sight … and Hamas's brutal assault on October 7 will be one of the most pivotal shaping moments on the modern Middle East.”
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Elder mistreatment is a serious public health issue that can take many forms, including physical, psychological, and sexual abuse; fraud and financial exploitation; and neglect. In fact, an estimated 10 percent of older adults living in community settings experience elder mistreatment every year. To learn more about how to address this problem, RAND and RTI International convened a workshop of experts. Importantly, the participants noted that the field overall has a very limited evidence base, and more research is needed to identify effective, holistic, and culturally appropriate approaches to prevent and respond to elder mistreatment. Read more »
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In a visit to the White House last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked for more help with long-range strikes against Russia. U.S. President Joe Biden offered some assistance, but Ukraine is seeking more. According to RAND experts, while there are risks in providing additional support for Ukraine's long-range strike mission, U.S. arms may be a valuable complement to Ukraine's aviation capabilities: “Neither U.S. weapons nor Ukraine’s, by themselves, are enough. Together, they could raise the cost to Russia of its perfidy and help strengthen European security.” Read more »
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Events
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – Santa Monica, CA
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Thursday, October 24, 2024 – Online
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