This article summarizes a BBC Radio 4 program discussing the historical context of the Middle East conflict, focusing on events from 2010 to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, as presented by Jonny Dymond alongside experts Jane Corbin and Jeremy Bowen, highlighting key issues such as Israeli economic growth, the Palestinian situation, past conflicts, and failing peace efforts, ultimately examining the implications of the recent escalation in Gaza. #MiddleEastConflict #IsraelPalestine #HamasAttack