The confrontation between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hamas was not planned or initiated by either party; instead, it resulted from an action-reaction dynamic that spiraled out of control. Contributing factors included the kidnapping and murder of Israeli youths, rogue rocket fire from Gaza, and mutual fears of a broader conflict​

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    The confrontation between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Hamas was not planned or initiated by either party; instead, it resulted from an action-reaction dynamic that spiraled out of control. Contributing factors included the kidnapping and murder of Israeli youths, rogue rocket fire from Gaza, and mutual fears of a broader conflict​

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    The escalation of rocket attacks from Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza was the immediate and primary trigger for Operation Protective Edge

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