Blockade of Gaza
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Blockade of Gaza may refer to
- 2000–2006 blockade - Restrictions after Second Intifada.
- 2006–2007 economic sanctions - Against the Palestinian National AuthorityPalestinian National AuthorityThe Palestinian Authority is the administrative organization established to govern parts of the West Bank and Gaza Strip...
. - 2007–present blockade - Since the takeover of Gaza StripBattle of Gaza (2007)The Battle of Gaza was a military conflict between Hamas and Fatah that took place between June 7 and 15, 2007 in the Gaza Strip. After winning Palestinian legislative elections in 2006, Hamas and Fatah formed the Palestinan authority national unity government in 2007, headed by Ismail Haniya. In...
by HamasHamasHamas is the Palestinian Sunni Islamic or Islamist political party that governs the Gaza Strip. Hamas also has a military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades...
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- For the ancient siege of Gaza, see Siege of GazaSiege of GazaDuring the Siege of Gaza, Alexander the Great, by utilizing the engines he had employed against Tyre, succeeded in reaching the walls. After three unsuccessful assaults, the stronghold was taken by storm....
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