In 2014, a major offensive in Gaza began after weeks of rising regional tensions
The summer of 2014 saw a significant escalation in regional conflict as Israel launched a major military offensive in Gaza following a series of tragic events that strained tensions to a breaking point.
In July 2014, the launch of Operation Protective Edge marked a turning point in the long-standing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The offensive began after weeks of rising friction, triggered by the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers and a subsequent retaliatory killing. What started as an aerial campaign quickly expanded into a ground operation.
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