ABSTRACT
The 2014 confrontation concerned several states, mostly those in the Middle East. Some opposed Hamas, like Egypt, whereas others supported it, such as Qatar and Turkey. The United States tried to act as a broker between the two sides. When the battles finally ended, there were disputes about which side won. Concerned parties put their heads together to come up with ideas about how to prevent the next clash. In the 2012 collision in the Gaza Strip, Egypt played a vital role as a mediator. Chaos in the Gaza Strip might lead to a flow of refugees into Egypt and/or a possible rise of groups even more radical and hostile toward Egypt than Hamas. Israel would watch and try to slow down Hamas's military buildup with the help of the United States and Egypt. Jews worldwide have been concerned about the lack of peace and Israeli control in the life of Palestinians in various aspects of life like economic ones.
