Israel blocks pasta shipment to Gaza, and tensions boil

McClatchy by Dion Nissenbaum | Feb. 25, 2009 (News Report)

The macaroni standoff drew the attention of U.S. lawmakers who made a rare trip last week to the Gaza Strip.

"Is someone going to kill you with a piece of macaroni?" Rep. Brian Baird, a Washington state Democrat who joined Minnesota Democratic Rep. Keith Ellison in visiting Gaza, reportedly said after hearing about the aid restrictions.

Along with macaroni, Israel has prevented aid groups that are helping Gaza from sending in everything ... Full Story »

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Subjects: World, U.S., Living
Topics: Genocide, Human Rights, Racism, Israel, Food, Gaza
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The article present somewhat detailed information on obstacles the Iraelis are putting forward to any aid going to Gaza.

“We’re at the stage now where, for all of us in the humanitarian aid community, this is an unacceptable process,” said Charles Clayton, the head of the ... More »

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