History: November 14 (#4)

History: November 14 (#4)
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November 14, 2012 Israel launches a major military operation in the Gaza Strip in response to an escalation of rocket attacks by Hamas.

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On November 14, in the year 2012: Israel launches a major military operation in the Gaza Strip in response to an escalation of rocket attacks by Hamas. Israel, officially the State of Israel, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia.

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Why November 14, 2012 matters: Israel launches a major mili tary operation in the Gaza Strip in response to an escalation of rocket attacks by Hamas. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: November 14, 2012 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital r evolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Israel launches a major military operation in the Gaza Strip in response to an escalation of rocket attacks by Hamas. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)