Afaik, the borders were open and people commuted to work from the West Bank/Gaza and there were purchasing trips between the areas. That ended with the second Intifada, to protect Israeli civilians from organized attacks.
This closing of the borders created a minor depression in Israel. Not something you do for fun.
The point is, if you start murdering civilians in an organized fashion it is a bit strange to claim victim status from a much milder response. E.g. when Hamas fired (at civilians!) from civilian areas -- and then complain about the return fire killing civilians!
My university classes aren't over for the day, so I can't yet discuss this at length with you, but I find it very odd how you and others in this thread (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8406257) are using the same
This closing of the borders created a minor depression in Israel. Not something you do for fun.
The point is, if you start murdering civilians in an organized fashion it is a bit strange to claim victim status from a much milder response. E.g. when Hamas fired (at civilians!) from civilian areas -- and then complain about the return fire killing civilians!
Please, no simplified propaganda on HN.