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Comment by vladgur

4 months ago

A) you know that Gaza has border with another country that is not Israel

B) you’re missing out on cause and effect here — could it be that Israeli started blocking import of goods that can be used for military purposes shortly after Hamas gain control of Gaza in 2007 and started shooting missiles at Israel

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nashashmi  4 months ago

Israel controls the Egypt border as well. They permit goods to go and stop when they wish with Egypt providing the control.

B) they implemented immediately after Hamas won the election, including the West Bank. Until they were forced out.

  • vladgur  4 months ago

    Timelines disagree with you: A) after disengagement from Gaza in 2005 and all the way until this war, Israel did not control the border between Gaza and Egypt. Egypt did

    B) 2005 - Israel withdraws from Gaza

    Jan 2026 - Hamas wins popular elections

    Feb 2026 - rocket and mortar attacks launched by new Hamas govt begin. 179 attacks in February alon

    Feb 2026 - international sanctions and tightened Israeli border control begins