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The Israeli Iron Dome missile defense system (left) intercepts rockets fired by Hamas from Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on May 14, 2021. (Photo by ANAS BABA / AFP)
Most news coverage of last month’s Israeli-Palestinian conflict centers around recent events: eviction court rulings, clashes between Palestinian rioters and Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, ensuing rockets and airstrikes, and the eventual ceasefire. While the here and now is very relevant, some media outlets gloss over, or outright ignore, the historical context necessary to understand this incredibly complex issue.