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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
It doesn't seem quite that simple because while Israel pulled out of Gaza it still controlled the border and restricted the movement of Palestinians in and out of Gaza which was a big part of the issue and likely a part of the reason why Hamas was elected. Palestinians wanted more control and freedom of their territory and people.
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i disagree. Following the disengagement from Gaza, Israel entered into a new movement agreement with the Palestinian Authority:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agreem...ent_and_Access
The disengagement occurred in September of 2005. The new movement deal was signed in November of 2005. The elections, where Hamas was elected and then a civil war between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority occurred in January of 2006.
The deal between Israel and the PA would have seen a full sea port and a permanent passage route between the Gaza Strip and West Bank. Israel pulled the deal when Hamas took over the Gaza Strip and refused to acknowledge any deals with it.