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The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has the potential to become a larger regional conflict and could result in an increase in gas prices. The situation is also causing reverberations throughout the region, particularly in Egypt and surrounding countries. The war has already led to many casualties and is exposing political divides in the United States, where some see both wars as equal threats while others view the Israel-Hamas conflict as more of a danger. While this conflict may not have a major impact on the US economy, there is a growing risk of it escalating. As this situation continues, public attitudes in the US will likely continue to be affected. With the United States also facing challenges in other regions such as Russia's war on Ukraine, their influence in the Middle East is being tested.