The international community does not recognize "effective control" created through occupation by force.

国际社会不承认武力侵占形成的所谓“有效控制”。

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The Pentagon had originally projected that the occupation force would have been cut in half by this point.

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Designated a terrorist organisation by Israel, the US and the EU, it is seen by its supporters as a legitimate fighting force defending Palestinians from a brutal military occupation.

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