Which occupied territory does Hamas control?

2005–present: After the Israeli disengagement from Gaza and clashes between the two main Palestinian parties following the Hamas electoral victory, two separate executive governments took control in the Palestinian enclaves of the West Bank and Gaza.

Why is there a conflict between Israel and Hamas?

After Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip in 2007, Israel declared the Gaza Strip under Hamas a hostile entity and approved a series of sanctions that included power cuts, heavily restricted imports, and border closures. Hamas attacks on Israel continued, as did Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Is Gaza occupied territory?

Although the United Nations still maintains that Gaza is occupied, under both the literal and interpreted applications of the definition of occupation— characterized by what is termed “effective control”—Gaza is not occupied territory pursuant to the standards set forth in international law and doctrine.

What is the definition of an occupied territory?

In international law, a territory is considered “occupied” when it is actually placed under the authority of the hostile army. This definition takes into account the effective control of the territory by a hostile authority and seeks to regulate the responsibility of such an authority.

Who attacked first Israel or Hamas?

Numerous Islamist leaders, including senior Hamas founder Mahmoud Zahar, met with Yitzhak Rabin as part of “regular consultations” between Israeli officials and Palestinians not linked to the PLO. Hamas carried out its first attack against Israel in 1989, abducting and killing two soldiers.

Is the West Bank occupied territory?

Political status The United Nations calls the West Bank and Gaza Strip Israeli-occupied territories. The United States State Department also refers to the territories as occupied.

Where is the occupied territory?

The Occupied Territories are the West Bank, East Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, and the Golan Heights. “Occupied Palestinian Territories” or simply “Palestinian territories” is sometimes used to refer to the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, excluding the (Syrian) Golan Heights.

Which countries are under occupation?

Contemporary occupations