Last weekend, the Islamist group Hamas marked the one year anniversary of violent, weekly protests in the Gaza Strip. The unrest has failed to end Israel’s blockade of the territory. The Associated Press reports that Israel used airstrikes to answer rocket attacks from Gaza. In addition, some Gazans demonstrated against the increasingly unpopular rule of Hamas militants. Even with the protests, Hamas’ control over Gaza appears to be strong. The militants’ rule has been strengthened by an unlikely overlap of interests with Israel’s government. Neither side wants to see an independent state established in the West Bank, Gaza and east Jerusalem as a solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. And Hamas’ refusal to give up power is seen to support Israel’s policy of keeping a separation between the West Bank and Gaza.
What does overlap mean?
to buy clothes
to happen at the same time as something else
to agree on an issue
to complain
Even with the protests, Hamas control over Gaza appears to be what?
strong
weak
missing
obvious
The unrest has failed to end Israels blockade of the territory.
objection
confusion
blockade
celebration