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“Operation Molten Lead” is considered the first Gaza war. It began with Israeli airstrikes on December 27, 2008 and ended on January 18, 2009, when the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) declared a ceasefire and Hamas joined in. Since January 3, 2008, IDF ground forces have been operating in the Gaza Strip, mainly in the densely populated areas of the Gaza Strip. During the three-week war, up to 1.4…
