Former Middle East peace negotiator Daniel Levy explained what precipitated Israel’s military action in Gaza, why Netanyahu chose to escalate the conflict, the internal politics of Gaza, how the citizens of Gaza have lived under blockade conditions for several years, Israel’s lack of coherent strategy and how Israel’s worst tendencies are reinforced by American policy makers.

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