Israel handed over Gaza unilateraly to the Palestinians in 2005, hoping it would become self sufficient and friendly.
Instead Hamas took over from the Palestinian Authority by force and even you must be aware that Hamas is classified as a terrorist organization which has been committing terrorist acts against Israel ever since.
Once again do not repeat silly lies that there is an occupation in Gaza.
As mentioned, Israel hoped in 2005 that Gaza would become self sufficient without the need for any Israel intervention whatsoever.
Unfortunately as Hamas imports its weaponry and rockets from other countries such as Syria and Iran to be used against Israel, a blockade is necessary at sea. Egypt also has a blockade at its border with Gaza.
Hamas has few friends and many enemies in the Middle East.
It is feeling desperate because of its isolation and bankrupt financial situation.
This current war with Israel is largely a cry of desperation by Hamas to be recognized as in the forefront of the fight for destroying Israel.
For your information despite Hamas terrorism, Israel normally supplies Gaza with water, electricity, medical and essencial supplies and these seem to be still ongoing.
That's it !!
Israel maintains "effective control" over 80% of Gaza. That satisfies the definition of an occupation.
And Hamas did not take Gaza by force. They won a fair and democratic election.
That's why the Israeli's started the blockade. To punish Gazans, because they didn't like who they voted for.
This current war is Israel's attempt to break up the unity government. Because Israel doesn't want Hamas to become a political institution, then they'd have no excuse to explain their brutality.
I noticed you were too ***** to answer my questions. What's up with that?