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Hamas leads gradual escalation against Israel in protest against economic restrictions

Hamas and other Palestinian resistance factions in Gaza have informed Egypt that they are considering resuming marches and demonstrations along the border with Israel.
destroyed school in Gaza

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — During the past few days, the Palestinian resistance factions, led by Hamas, have informed Egypt that the situation in the Gaza Strip has reached a difficult stage and that they are studying several options, including activating “anger marches” along the Gaza border similar to the weekly return marches between March 2018 and December 2019.

This week, tensions between Israel and Gaza reached their biggest peak since the cease-fire in May, with two rockets fired Aug. 16 toward Israel, which is preparing to respond.

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