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B) However, because of political considerations which will be discussed
below, Hamas does not directly participate in rocket launches for extended
periods of time, but rather grants the other organizations, especially the
Palestinian Islamic Jihad, considerable freedom of action. That enabled the
terrorist organizations to increase the scope of their rocket attacks
significantly in 2006 and 2007 and to train their sights on new Israeli
settlements (primarily the large city of Ashqelon ). When Hamas does decide
to join directly in the shooting, the range of settlements affected is
liable to be much greater because of the organization's potential and
technical capabilities.

and

vi. Since Hamas took over the Gaza Strip in June 2007, it has not directly
participated in rocket fire because its priority is to strengthen its grip
over the Strip.

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