Israel - Gaza conflict nothing new , but current violence is taking place in a very different Middle East . Yossi Mekelberg : region 's political , social landscape changed by the Arab Spring . This is strong language from one of Israel 's less critical neighbours in the region . Israel : New Palestinians ' instinct is sympathy with people of Gaza , Hamas government . Israel 's lack of political wisdom in learning from the Palestinians is alarming , says Israel .
Israel - Gaza conflict nothing new , but current violence is taking place in a very different Middle East . Yossi Mekelberg : region 's political , social landscape changed by the Arab Spring . Israel : New Palestinians ' instinct is sympathy with people of Gaza , Hamas government . Israel 's lack of political wisdom in learning from the Palestinians is alarming , says Israel .