The October 2023 Israel-Hamas Conflict: A Catalyst for Energy Transition

Zreik Mohamad ()
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Zreik Mohamad: Institute of International and Regional Studies, 212170 Sun Yat-sen University Zhuhai Campus , Zhuhai, China

Review of Middle East Economics and Finance, 2025, vol. 21, issue 1, 91-109

Abstract: The Israel-Hamas war, initiated on 7 October 2023, has marked one of the most devastating conflicts in recent history, with a catastrophic toll of over 29,000 lives lost, including civilians, journalists, and UNRWA aid workers. The unprecedented attack launched by Hamas from the Gaza Strip and the subsequent extensive military engagements have not only resulted in significant human suffering but have also underscored the vulnerability of regional energy infrastructures amid warfare. This paper explores the conflict’s implications on regional stability and the urgent need for a transition to clean energy solutions. By analyzing the war’s impact on energy resources and infrastructure, it argues that the transition to renewable energy sources is not only a strategic imperative for enhancing energy security but also a necessary step toward mitigating the environmental degradation exacerbated by military conflicts. The analysis highlights how renewable energy can offer resilient and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel dependency, which is often exploited in geopolitical conflicts. The paper calls for international cooperation to accelerate the energy transition in conflict-prone regions, emphasizing the role of clean energy in fostering long-term peace, sustainability, and economic development.

Keywords: Israel-Hamas conflict; clean energy transition; renewable energy; energy security; environmental sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F5 F59 O3 Q4 Q40 Q43 Q48 Q5 Q54 Q58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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