Opinion: Why Israel's strategy to divide Palestinian resistance will fail

A Middle East Eye contributor said in a new column on Thursday that the Israeli offensive is part of a "well-worn strategy among Israeli politicians to manufacture unity during times of internal strife," as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu battled a political crisis at home. 

"The occupation state is anxious about Palestinian unity and has built its policy on mechanisms of fragmentation and division," he said. 

"Despite the fear of another war on Gaza, Palestinians across the occupied territories continue to emphasise national unity on the basis of resistance and struggle, including the importance of practising all forms of legitimate struggle to defend the freedom and dignity of our people."

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