News Analysis: A Strange Symbiosis: Why Israel and Gaza Keep Fighting Brief Battles Israel and Gaza have fought eight short battles in the past year. Despite the loss of life, analysts say the clashes work in the interest of both sides’ leaders. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Cardinal Pell’s Legacy in Australia: Catholic Church’s Bank Is Full, but Pews Are EmptyU.S. Embassy in Venezuela Is Withdrawing Its Diplomatic WorkersExplosive Packages in U.K. Are Claimed as I.R.A. Attack, Police SayBoeing, Donald Trump, Brexit: Your Tuesday BriefingU.K. Parliament to Hold a Crucial Brexit VoteLive Briefing: Brexit Live Updates: Vote Presents Theresa May With Another Test