There are several conflicts and rivalries in the Middle East, and the reasons for each conflict can vary. Here are some of the key conflicts:
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Iran vs. Saudi Arabia and Western Allies: Irans network of state and non-state actors is in confrontation with a counter-front of traditional Western allies, centered on Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel. This rivalry threatens to tear the region apart, and the risk of direct inter-state war is intensifying.
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: The unresolved conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is one of the key fields of conflict in the Middle East. At the root of the conflict are rival claims to the area between Jordan and the Mediterranean. The State of Israel covers 78 percent of this area, while the Palestinians are seeking an independent Palestinian state in the territories occupied by Israel during the 1967 Six-Day War (the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip) .
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Hamas vs. Israel: Hamas, a Palestinian group, has been involved in a conflict with Israel. The recent attack by Hamas in Israel has brought new calls from lawmakers for tightened U.S. sanctions against Iran and threatened to derail efforts to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Either outcome could send already-high oil prices soaring.
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Syrian Civil War: The Syrian Civil War is a complex conflict involving multiple parties, including the Syrian government, opposition forces, and various foreign powers. The conflict has drawn in Iran, Russia, and Hezbollah on the side of the Syrian government, while the United States, Turkey, and various Gulf states have supported opposition forces.
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Yemeni Civil War: The Yemeni Civil War is a conflict between the Yemeni government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran. The conflict has resulted in a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people facing famine and disease.
These are just a few examples of the conflicts in the Middle East, and there are many other factors and players involved in each conflict.
