The origins of the conflict can be traced back to Operation Pillar of Defense in 2012. Following this operation, Hamas continued to build up arms and prepare for future confrontations, though the situation changed drastically in July 2013 with the ousting of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi by Gen. Abdul Fattah al-Sisi​

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    The origins of the conflict can be traced back to Operation Pillar of Defense in 2012. Following this operation, Hamas continued to build up arms and prepare for future confrontations, though the situation changed drastically in July 2013 with the ousting of Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi by Gen. Abdul Fattah al-Sisi​

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