What’s behind the current escalation of Israel-Palestine conflict?

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Since the start of the holy month of Ramadan in mid-April, tensions have escalated between Israelis and the Palestinians in one of the most serious clashes in years. Hamas fired rockets at West Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other Israeli cities, and Israel responded with air strikes on the Gaza Strip. What’s behind the current escalation, and what are the likely consequences?

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