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Originally Posted by _Q_
So this latest conflict started with Hamas spontaneously launching rockets at Israel, not when Palestinians were removed from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah?
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Hamas constantly launches rockets at Israel. Since 2003, Hamas has fired thousands of rockets into Israel. Last year was fairly light with only 70 rockets and dozens of balloon explosives sent into Israel. The constant attacks are one of the reasons Israel justifies the blockade on Gaza and the occupation of the West Bank.
I am not taking sides, I think both or deplorable, but this has been tit-for-tat for a long time.
Hamas rockets have also killed several Palestinians over the years because their accuracy sucks.