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Hamas, Islamic Jihad — an unbreakable bond

The recent escalation between Israel and Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip has raised questions as Hamas refrained from partaking in the fighting.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants take part in the funeral of their comrade in the southern Gaza Strip November 14, 2019. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa - RC2XAD9J6T7X
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RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Gaza Strip witnessed a two-day confrontation that kicked off at dawn on Nov. 12, as Israel targeted Islamic Jihad leaders.

An Israeli airstrike hit the home of Islamic Jihad leader Bahaa Abu el-Atta who was killed along with his wife. Later on the same day, Islamic Jihad leader Akram al-Ajouri survived an Israeli missile attack in Damascus, which resulted in the death of his son Moaz.

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