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What is the Gaza Strip?

The Gaza Strip is a small, densely populated Palestinian territory on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. It has been under an Israeli and Egyptian blockade since 2007, following Hamas's takeover. The territory is central to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, experiencing frequent violence and humanitarian crises, as highlighted by Ben-Gvir's comments.

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Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir advocates nightly killing of 30 to 40 Gazans Egypt opens world's largest military headquarters

Questions this opens up

Who lives in Gaza? What is the blockade? Why is it disputed?

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