According to a report the exchange of fire between Hamas and Israel has resulted in criticism of both sides. Reportedly the conflict began with hamas who fired rockets into Israel in protest at the threatened evictions of Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah, east Jerusalem and clashes on the Temple Mount.
Reportedly the war in 1948 between Israel and the Arab league resulted in east Jerusalem being annexed by Jordan. According to reports the six day war between Israel and Jordan, Egypt and Syria in 1967 resulted in Israel taking back Samaria Gaza and east Jerusalem though they gave Palestinians the Temple Mount.
The reclaiming of territory is not recognised by the u.n. Reportedly Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza in 2005 which resulted in displacing Jewish residents was followed by Hamas being voted in, in January 2006. Israel are said to have not permitted entry to all goods, such as construction material. Reportedly hamas tunnels, used for the kidnap and murder of Israeli citizens is the reason. Some tunnels were said to have crossed the border into Egypt and are thought to be connected to the obtaining of artillery.
Reportedly the battle in May was resulted in the deaths of 129 Palestinian civilians including women and children and thought to be ten Israelis. Among Israeli targets were said to be four high rise buildings. According to a report warnings were given and there were no fatalities though businesses and homes were destroyed including the Al Jazeera and u.s. based AP news agency offices.
was reportedly followed by Hamas