Israel seeking to acquire more territory
Since 1967 Israel has established control over and settlements (facts on the ground) in East Jerusalem and the West Bank, and wants to include these permanently within its borders. Hamas (as well as the PLO, Fatah, and the Arab states) oppose this. Hamas must be eliminated in order to make room for a more pliable partner.
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The Crisis in Gaza »The Crisis in Gaza
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Motives for the Israeli and Hamas attacks? »Motives for the Israeli and Hamas attacks?
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What is motivating Israel's attack on Gaza? »What is motivating Israel's attack on Gaza?
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Israel seeking to acquire more territory
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1967 occupation driven by territorial expansionism »1967 occupation driven by territorial expansionism
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Israel's rejection of Arab peace plan signals security not sole issue »Israel's rejection of Arab peace plan signals security not sole issue
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Israel withrew from the Gaza strip in 2005 »Israel withrew from the Gaza strip in 2005
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Most Israeli politicians willing to give up land for peace »Most Israeli politicians willing to give up land for peace
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