On October 7, Hamas terrorists attacked Israel. In response, Israel declared war. At the request of listeners, we're exploring the history and worldviews behind this conflict.

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Further Resources:

• Learn about “The Grand Narratives of Today’s World” at the News Coach blog.
• At WORLDTeen, learn more about “Misinformation in Media” surrounding Israel and Hamas.
• For more background on Israel and Hamas, see “A history of violence” by Jill Nelson at wng.org.
• For more on the ideology of Hamas, read "Hamas and the ideology of hate" by A.S. Ibrahim.
• From WORLD Opinions, read “Just war theory and the war against Hamas” by Marc LiVecchi.
• Read “Signs of the Times” by Lisa Crow at Inspire a Fire.
• Keep up with the news about Israel on WORLDteen, WORLD Watch, and WORLD.

Concurrently is produced by God’s WORLD News. We provide current events materials for kids and teens that show how God is working in the world. To learn more about God’s WORLD News and browse sample magazines, visit gwnews.com.

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