Hamas fires rockets at southern Israeli city of Ashkelon Introduction In recent years, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has consistently made headlines around the world, and sadly, it continues to do so. The conflict's latest chapter unfolded as Hamas, the Palestinian militant organization, fired rockets at the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon. This act of aggression has once again drawn international attention to the ongoing hostilities in the region. The Background The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a deeply rooted and complex issue, with both sides having historical grievances and conflicting claims to the same territory. Ashkelon, located along the Mediterranean coast, is no stranger to this long-standing dispute. Over the years, it has experienced its share of tensions and violence. Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip, is considered a terrorist organization by Israel and several Western countries. It has a history of launching rocket attacks into Israeli territory, targeti...