it is a fact that:

"the Gaza strip was under military occupation that lasted for 27 years, 1967-1994. and even after that Israel retained control of air space, territorial waters, offshore maritime access, the population registry, entry of foreigners, imports, and exports, as well as the tax system."

which basicly means it was under economic occupation untill 2005. after that "Israel maintained its control over the crossings in and out of Gaza. offical documents such as passports, I.D. cards, export and import papers, and many others must be approved by the Israeli army."

even when israel went on with the  "unilateral disengagement plan" claiming to have "given the palestinians a chance to build thier own country, but they choose to fight". Israel kept control over all of the above.

hamas was founded in 1987. the way i see it, its a natural reaction. and i don't think hamas is perfect but israel keeps oppressing the palestinians.

and this war is only an attempt to further oppress the  palestinians, because their democratic choice doesnt match with israel's idea. the whole "self defence" thing is only a part if israels propaganda, who doesnt want peace. proof is that Mahmoud abbas did everything israel asked and the west bank still looks like swiss cheese, and the number of check points only increased.

I know hamas isnt using the best methods but after so long this is what they can try now. and im proud of such strong resistance.