Israel pulled all its settlements out of Gaza in 2005. How did Gaza return this goodwill gesture? By ramping up attacks. Settlements have nothing to do with this conflict, as this fact proves. The fundamental cause of this conflict is traditional Muslim law provoking Palestinians to outrage that Jews feel they deserve to be treated as equals. https://medium.com/non-violence/palestinians-started-the-attacks-only-palestinians-can-stop-the-escalating-violence-4181a1528c0b