Timeline of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in 2008

In addition, Israel insisted that any deal include an end to Hamas's military buildup in Gaza, and movement toward the release of Corporal Gilad Shalit.

The attack was a turning point in the conflict, spurring Israel's military to launch a broad offensive and retake control of West Bank cities.

Several Israeli violations were reported: In South Gaza on 3 October the IDF fired on two unarmed Palestinians near the border and sent soldiers into the strip to arrest them and detain them in Israel.

On the 27 October IDF soldiers fired into Gaza for unknown reasons damaging a school in Khuza and injuring one child.

[25][26] According to Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs (IMFA), the commercial crossings into Gaza Strip were mostly closed since November 6, due to the barrage of approximately 230 rockets and mortar that were launched at Israel.