The war between Israel and Palestine in 2023 was primarily triggered by a large-scale invasion and offensive launched by Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas from the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023[3]. While the exact reasons for this attack are not entirely clear, there had been growing violence for months leading up to the conflict, with tensions escalating between Israeli soldiers and settlers and Palestinians in the region[1].

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has a long history of political, territorial, and religious disputes. The conflict's root causes include issues such as land ownership, the status of Jerusalem, and the right of return for Palestinian refugees. These longstanding grievances have contributed to periodic outbreaks of violence, like the one seen in 2023.

In summary, while the specific immediate trigger for the 2023 conflict was the offensive by Palestinian militants, the underlying causes are deeply rooted in the historical and ongoing disputes between Israel and Palestine over land and political issues.