Netanyahu’s threats recall Gaza's last war
Military preparations by Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip are raising speculation that a new war is on the way.
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Palestinians are increasingly concerned about new confrontations in the Gaza Strip between Hamas and Israel.
On Jan. 13, Israel shelled a group of Palestinians near the border fence in northern Gaza for allegedly attempting to plant explosive devices. The shelling broke a truce agreement that had been in place under Egyptian auspices since August 2014.
A week later, on Jan. 21, Israeli forces deployed heavy artillery batteries on the northern border with the Gaza Strip.
Gazans are in a state of despair and frustration in light of the poor economic situation and the disruption of the truce that ended the 2014 Israeli war on Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas is saying that Gaza may flare up again. Ismail al-Ashqar, Hamas leader and chairman of the Palestinian Legislative Council's Security Committee, said in a press statement back in August that an explosion would be imminent if Israel did not abide by the truce agreements.
