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Within Palestinian politics, Hamas, an Islamist militant group, emerged, rejecting Israeli statehood and aiming to establish an Islamic state. Tensions between Hamas and the PLO led to a split in governance of Palestinian territories, especially in Gaza, further complicating the peace process.
The situation saw escalated conflicts in Gaza, including significant military operations initiated by Israel. The U.S. relocation of its embassy to Jerusalem in 2018 exacerbated tensions, signaling endorsement of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital from a Western power perspective.