✦ History

2006 Gaza–Israel conflict

June 28 – November 26, 2006 · Gaza Strip

Result Israeli military victory

Israel launched military operations in Gaza after Palestinian militants captured soldier Gilad Shalit. Hundreds of Palestinians were killed before a ceasefire in November.

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Israel

Palestinians

Israel
Palestine
Fatah
Hamas
Dan Halutz military commander Yoav Gallant military commander
Khaled Mashal military commander Ramadan Shalah military commander Mohammed Deif military commander

Strength and losses

Killed
11

Units

Givati Brigade

Before and after

Followed from
Second Intifada September 28, 2000 – February 8, 2005

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2001
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2006
 
Second Intifada
 
2006 Gaza–Israel conflict

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