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The internationally recognized government of the Gaza strip is democratically elected by the native Palestinians. There is some dispute, both in and outside Gaza, as to whether this government is actually a functional entity or just a front for the Hammas terrorist organization.

"Ownership" on the other hand, is generally determined by military force. And so at this point in history, the answer to your question is still open.

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Where was this small territory has been a source of dispute between Israel and its neighbors?

Israel and neighboring countries have been disputing over who owns the Gaza Strip. Gaza's land area is only 360 km2 (139 mi2) which makes it smaller than every US state, smaller than Jan Meyen (a spoon-shaped Norwegian island), but a bit bigger than the US Virgin Islands.


Why is there a state of war between Israel and Gaza?

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The Israeli government has chosen to answer these attacks with overwhelming military force as a sort of collective punishment for all residents of Gaza who allow the terrorists free passage. 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Which areas of land are in dispute with the Arab israeli conflict?

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