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:Thai Court Holds Bahraini Soccer Star Who Escaped PersecutionYour Tuesday BriefingWith Brexit Deal in Peril, Theresa May Scrambles to Save ItSri Lanka Dispatch: A Hotline for the Broken-Hearted and the Poison-in-HandBeyoncé, Bhangra and a Bill in the Millions: The Wedding That Has India ObsessedUnrest in France Hinders Macron’s Push to Revive Economy