Understanding the Conflict: Hamas and Israel

It was the first attack by Hamas on Israel.

It was the largest mass murder of Jews in a single day since the Holocaust.

It marked the end of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

It was a peaceful protest that turned violent.

To promote economic development in Gaza.

To establish a Jewish state.

To support the Israeli government.

To achieve Palestinian liberation.

A UN peacekeeper.

A leader of the PLO.

A member of the Muslim Brotherhood gaining popularity in Gaza.

An Israeli Prime Minister.

A diplomatic negotiation.

A ceasefire agreement.

The kidnapping and murder of two Israeli soldiers.

A peaceful protest.

Ignoring the PLO.

Deporting Hamas members to Southern Lebanon.

Supporting Hamas financially.

Signing a peace treaty with Hamas.

The establishment of a Palestinian state.

The construction of a barrier by Israel.

The end of Hamas.

A peace treaty between Israel and Hamas.

The elections were declared invalid.

Israel gained control over Gaza.

Hamas won and took control of Gaza.

Fatah won a majority.

Increased freedom of movement for Palestinians.

Unrestricted access to international aid.

Limited freedom of movement and economic hardship.

Complete independence from Israel.

Peaceful coexistence with Israel.

Continued suffering and lack of basic freedoms.

Increased freedom of speech.

Improved economic conditions.

Israel's withdrawal from Gaza.

Hamas' refusal to coexist with a Jewish state.

Hamas' commitment to peaceful negotiations.

Hamas' acceptance of a two-state solution.