Hamas gunmen infiltrated Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing two Israeli soldiers and kidnapping Gilad Shalit, leading to Israel's Operation Summer Rains

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The abduction of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit by Palestinian militants in 2006 near the Gaza border, influencing the events leading to Operation Cast Lead.

Preventing kidnappings of Israelis by Hamas

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Timeline and Causes of 'Operation Cast Lead' in Gaza

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Preventing kidnappings of Israelis by Hamas

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Timeline and Causes of 'Operation Cast Lead' in Gaza

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The abduction of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit by Palestinian militants in 2006 near the Gaza border, influencing the events leading to Operation Cast Lead.

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