Off-centre | The invasion of Israel: Are we closer to WWIII?

In the rapidly changing dynamics of the still unfolding aftermath of the invasion of Israel by Hamas, it is difficult, even foolhardy, to make any predictions. But one thing is clear. Saturday's Hamas attack is most likely not a flash in the pan, but a major event with long-term after-effects. With one on-going war in Ukraine and another as yet not fully resolved in Syria, the West and its allies, including Israel, on one side will be more sharply in opposition with Russia, China, Iran, and whoever else wishes to be on the other side. Are we closer to World…