https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blockade_of_the_Gaza_Strip
In September 2007, the Israeli cabinet voted to tighten the restrictions on the Gaza strip. The cabinet decision stated, "the movement of goods into the Gaza Strip will be restricted; the supply of gas and electricity will be reduced; and restrictions will be imposed on the movement of people from the Strip and to it."[49]
In January 2010, the Israeli group Gisha took Israeli authorities to court, forcing them to reveal which goods were permitted and which goods weren't. The Israeli government replied that canned fruit, fruit juices and chocolate are blocked, while at the same time canned meat, canned tuna, mineral water, sesame paste, tea and coffee are allowed into the Gaza Strip.[50] Banned items also included coriander, shampoo and shoes.[49][51]
In October 2010, papers were released which revealed a system to maintain the minimum level of basic goods entering the Strip. It contained upper and lower warning lines, identifying surpluses and shortages of listed products in Gaza.[52]
According to Gisha, items that have at various times been denied importation into Gaza in 2010 include ordinary consumer goods such as jam, candles, books, musical instruments, shampoo, A4 paper, and livestock such as chicken, donkeys, and cows.[39][40]
According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at various times, Israel has blocked goods including wheelchairs, dry food items, and crayons, Stationery, soccer balls, and musical instruments.[41][42][43]
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Palestinian legislative election, 2006
Hamas took 44.45% of the vote, whilst Fatah received 41.43%
An exit poll conducted by Near East Consulting on 15 February 2006 on voters participating in the 2006 PA elections revealed the following responses to major concerns:
Support for a Peace Agreement with Israel: 79.5% in support; 15.5% in opposition
Should Hamas change its policies regarding Israel: Yes – 75.2%; No – 24.8%
Under Hamas corruption will decrease: Yes – 78.1%; No – 21.9%
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_legislative_election,_2006#Exit_polls
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'67 Troop quantity about the same, Arabs had more equipment but much of it in poor condition. Certainly, the claim of 3 to 1 Arab to Israel is contradicted by Benny Morris. See attached.
1967- Israel had 250,000 troops as did Egypt, Jordan, and Syria combined.
Israel - 1,100 tanks, 192 jets, 400 artillery pieces
E,J,S - 1,500 tanks, 400 jets, 1,200 artillery pieces - although much of this equipment was poorly maintained and there weren't enough pilots
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A 2017 Palestinian Center for Public Opinion poll in the Palestinian territories revealed that Hamas violence and rhetoric against Israelis are unpopular and that a majority of Palestinians would rather Hamas "accept a permanent two-state solution based on the 1967 borders."[38]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas
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The foundational document, the Hamas Charter (mīthāq ḥarakat), is dated 18 August 1988, and contains bothantisemitic passages, characterizations of Israeli society as Nazi-like in its cruelty,[132] and irredentist claims that have never been revoked despite what some observers say are later policy changes in the organization regarding Israel,[133][134] and the Jews,[135][136] It declares all of Palestine waqf property endowed by God to Muslims,[137] with religious coexistence under Islam's wing.[138] The charter rejects a two-state solution, envisaging no peaceful settlement of the conflict apart from jihad.[139][140
Decades down the line, Hamas's official position changed with regard to a two-state solution. Khaled Mashaal, its leader, has publicly affirmed the movement's readiness to accept such a division.[152][153] When Hamas won a majority in the 2006 Palestinian legislative election, Haniyeh, then president-elect, sent messages to both George Bush and Israel's leaders asking to be recognized and offering a long-term truce (hudna), along the 1967 border lines. No response was forthcoming.[154]
Mousa Marzook said in 2007 that the charter could not be altered because it would look like a compromise not acceptable to the 'street' and risk fracturing the party's unity. Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal has stated that the Charter is "a piece of history and no longer relevant, but cannot be changed for internal reasons".Ahmed Yousef, senior adviser to Ismail Haniyeh, added in 2011 that it reflected the views of the Elders in the face of a 'relentless occupation.'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas
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The tunnels were used to smuggle a wide range of goods, including fuel, gas, cement, construction materials, raw materials, pesticides, seeds, agricultural tools, preservatives, packaging material, spare parts, livestock, zoo animals, food, medicines, clothes, car parts, building supplies, weapons and luxury items in general.[12][13] Initially, the tunnels were used for moving consumer goods and medicines. During the First Intifada (December 1987 to 1993), some, more secret, tunnels were said to be used by militant groups to bring in arms and money.[14][6]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_Strip_smuggling_tunnels
In September 2007, the Israeli cabinet voted to tighten the restrictions on the Gaza strip. The cabinet decision stated, "the movement of goods into the Gaza Strip will be restricted; the supply of gas and electricity will be reduced; and restrictions will be imposed on the movement of people from the Strip and to it."[49]
In January 2010, the Israeli group Gisha took Israeli authorities to court, forcing them to reveal which goods were permitted and which goods weren't. The Israeli government replied that canned fruit, fruit juices and chocolate are blocked, while at the same time canned meat, canned tuna, mineral water, sesame paste, tea and coffee are allowed into the Gaza Strip.[50] Banned items also included coriander, shampoo and shoes.[49][51]
In October 2010, papers were released which revealed a system to maintain the minimum level of basic goods entering the Strip. It contained upper and lower warning lines, identifying surpluses and shortages of listed products in Gaza.[52]
According to Gisha, items that have at various times been denied importation into Gaza in 2010 include ordinary consumer goods such as jam, candles, books, musical instruments, shampoo, A4 paper, and livestock such as chicken, donkeys, and cows.[39][40]
According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at various times, Israel has blocked goods including wheelchairs, dry food items, and crayons, Stationery, soccer balls, and musical instruments.[41][42][43]
--------------------
Palestinian legislative election, 2006
Hamas took 44.45% of the vote, whilst Fatah received 41.43%
An exit poll conducted by Near East Consulting on 15 February 2006 on voters participating in the 2006 PA elections revealed the following responses to major concerns:
Support for a Peace Agreement with Israel: 79.5% in support; 15.5% in opposition
Should Hamas change its policies regarding Israel: Yes – 75.2%; No – 24.8%
Under Hamas corruption will decrease: Yes – 78.1%; No – 21.9%
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_legislative_election,_2006#Exit_polls
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'67 Troop quantity about the same, Arabs had more equipment but much of it in poor condition. Certainly, the claim of 3 to 1 Arab to Israel is contradicted by Benny Morris. See attached.
1967- Israel had 250,000 troops as did Egypt, Jordan, and Syria combined.
Israel - 1,100 tanks, 192 jets, 400 artillery pieces
E,J,S - 1,500 tanks, 400 jets, 1,200 artillery pieces - although much of this equipment was poorly maintained and there weren't enough pilots
---------------------
A 2017 Palestinian Center for Public Opinion poll in the Palestinian territories revealed that Hamas violence and rhetoric against Israelis are unpopular and that a majority of Palestinians would rather Hamas "accept a permanent two-state solution based on the 1967 borders."[38]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas
---------------------
The foundational document, the Hamas Charter (mīthāq ḥarakat), is dated 18 August 1988, and contains bothantisemitic passages, characterizations of Israeli society as Nazi-like in its cruelty,[132] and irredentist claims that have never been revoked despite what some observers say are later policy changes in the organization regarding Israel,[133][134] and the Jews,[135][136] It declares all of Palestine waqf property endowed by God to Muslims,[137] with religious coexistence under Islam's wing.[138] The charter rejects a two-state solution, envisaging no peaceful settlement of the conflict apart from jihad.[139][140
Decades down the line, Hamas's official position changed with regard to a two-state solution. Khaled Mashaal, its leader, has publicly affirmed the movement's readiness to accept such a division.[152][153] When Hamas won a majority in the 2006 Palestinian legislative election, Haniyeh, then president-elect, sent messages to both George Bush and Israel's leaders asking to be recognized and offering a long-term truce (hudna), along the 1967 border lines. No response was forthcoming.[154]
Mousa Marzook said in 2007 that the charter could not be altered because it would look like a compromise not acceptable to the 'street' and risk fracturing the party's unity. Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal has stated that the Charter is "a piece of history and no longer relevant, but cannot be changed for internal reasons".Ahmed Yousef, senior adviser to Ismail Haniyeh, added in 2011 that it reflected the views of the Elders in the face of a 'relentless occupation.'
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamas
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The tunnels were used to smuggle a wide range of goods, including fuel, gas, cement, construction materials, raw materials, pesticides, seeds, agricultural tools, preservatives, packaging material, spare parts, livestock, zoo animals, food, medicines, clothes, car parts, building supplies, weapons and luxury items in general.[12][13] Initially, the tunnels were used for moving consumer goods and medicines. During the First Intifada (December 1987 to 1993), some, more secret, tunnels were said to be used by militant groups to bring in arms and money.[14][6]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_Strip_smuggling_tunnels
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