Hamas Attack on Jerusalem Seen as Major Escalation in Israel-Palestine Conflict

Political analysts view the Hamas attack as "Israel's 9/11", a major escalation in the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

The attack is seen as resulting from 50 years of failed policies and the normalization of ties between Israel and Arab states.

The assault represents an intelligence failure for Israel amid political turmoil over judicial reforms.

The violence has damaged prospects for Saudi-Israeli normalization of relations.

So far the conflict seems contained between Israel and Gaza, but could spread if groups like Hezbollah or Iran get involved.