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Two Narratives, Same Day
The 1948 War is seen as the War of Independence by most Israelis and as the Nakba (Catastrophe) by most Palestinians. This video offers context about the war and Palestinian and Jewish refugees
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The Palestinian Authority accused Hamas of using civilians for PR for them
A senior Palestinian Authority official accused Hamas of sending Palestinian civilians to die for media coverage during the Gaza border violence in 2018.
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Gaza Rioters tell NPR they want Jews to burn
During the 2018 Gaza border violence, rioters used burning kites to set hundreds of fires in Israeli territory. One rioter told NPR that they drew swastikas on the kites to let the Jews know, “that we want to burn them”.
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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar threatened Israelis
During the 2018 Gaza violence, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar threatened Israelis that the rioters would take down the border and, “tear out their hearts from their bodies”.
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Israelis are within walking distance from Gaza
It is crucial to understand that there are Israeli families living walking distance from the Gaza border, and they deserve protection from Hamas and other racist terrorist groups.
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Many wounded or killed in 2018 border clashes were Hamas terrorists
During the 2018 Gaza border riots, many of those wounded or killed were initially called civilians but later revealed to be members of terrorist groups like Hamas. This image from Hamas is one example of that.
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International law in Gaza conflicts
According to the director of Emory University's International Humanitarian Law Clinic, the Israeli military's, "use of individualized, specific warnings by phone and text goes far beyond what the law requires….” to safeguard civilians in enemy territories.
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Peace negotiations needed
If Israeli and Palestinian leaders can come together to negotiate a just peace, the checkpoints, Gaza blockade, and other safety measures can be lifted and the issue of settlements can be resolved.
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Hamas endangering Palestinians
“Hamas has never considered Palestinian needs – only its own political interests. And so they have continued to fire rockets at Israel, knowing full-well what the result would be: Hamas paved the road for the death of our people." - Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid
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Legality of the Gaza blockade
According to a 2011 UN Report Israel's blockade of Gaza is legal, as it is meant to prevent terrorist groups like Hamas from getting weapons to attack Israeli civilians. Innocent Palestinians in Gaza continue to suffer because their leaders refuse to give up their goal of wiping Israel off the map.
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Electricity shortages in Gaza
Palestinian in Gaza are facing electricity shortages not because of Israel's policies, but because of political infighting between Hamas, the Palestinian Authority, and others.
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Hamas tunnels in Gaza
According to the Institute for Palestine Studies, Hamas killed 160 Palestinian children by using them to build tunnels that are used to smuggle weapons and carry out attacks against Israel.
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Human shields
Palestinian civilians in Gaza don't want Hamas to use them as human shields by building military tunnels under their homes, but are too afraid to speak about it openly.
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Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar threatened Israelis
During the 2018 Gaza violence, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar threatened Israelis that the rioters would take down the border and, “tear out their hearts from their bodies”.
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A Big Picture Approach to Gaza
Author, journalist, and peace activist Yossi Klein Halevi examines how Israelis and Palestinians will have to compromise on their dreams and ambitions to achieve justice and peace.
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Palestinians must recognize Jewish self-determination
In context of the US moving its embassy to Jerusalem, this article argues that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will not end until Palestinian leaders stop denying the Jewish people’s right to self-determination.
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Electricity in Gaza
The lack of electricity in Gaza is caused by a variety of factors, including a lack of stable Palestinian leadership. This article briefly summarizes the complicated situation on the ground.
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Gaza Blockade
Israel has a blockade against Hamas in Gaza because of weapons smuggling and other terrorist activity. Egypt does the same because of its own security concerns and internal political tensions with the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Gaza Fishing Restrictions
This article analyzes the legal questions surrounding restrictions on Gaza's fishing zone in response to attacks against Israel by Hamas and other terrorist groups.
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Fishing Limits in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have used the fishing zone around Gaza as a bargaining chip in negotiations to end various rounds of fighting between them. As such, Israel has responded to waves of terrorism from Gaza by decreasing the fishing zone around the territory, and then increasing it again after the violence stops.
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Perspectives on Aid to Palestinians
International donors have been questioning whether to continue providing aid to the Palestinian Authority and Gaza, due to issues of corruption and terrorism.
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The Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act
This article offers critical analysis of the Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act, which is aimed at allowing victims of Palestinian terrorism to seak damages from the Palestinian Authority and PLO in some cases.