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Three years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel, analysis shows the conflict has fundamentally redefined regional alliances and power dynamics. The prolonged war in Gaza and the West Bank has weakened traditional US influence in the Middle East, altered diplomatic alignments, and shifted the balance of power among key regional actors. Simultaneously, Palestinians displaced by the war have shared accounts of fleeing with cherished possessions, revealing personal stories of loss and resilience amid the broader humanitarian devastation.