Land of Ruins: A Special Report on Gaza's Economy

(Video) Anjali Kamat files a report on the state of the Gazan economy, where unemployment and poverty rates are among the highest in the world. Despite international pledges of over $5.2 billion to rebuild Gaza, in the four months since Israel’s assault the siege has not been lifted and only one truck carrying cement and other construction materials has been allowed entry into the Gaza Strip. Full Story »

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Subjects: World, Living
Topics: War, Gaza
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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Apr 6, 2009 - 3:31 PM PDT
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Edited by: Dwight Rousu - Apr 6, 2009 - 3:31 PM PDT

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Mike LaBonte
4.2
by Mike LaBonte - Apr. 7, 2009

This report offers a superb close in view of what remains of Gaza. The fact that it excludes the Israeli viewpoint leaves it unbalanced, but it focuses mostly on Gaza and not the Israelis.

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Patricia Blochowiak
4.6
by Patricia Blochowiak - Apr. 13, 2009

I'm still not able to add links, even though I've discussed this with Kaizar many times, so here it is - wwwDOTifAmericansknewDOTorg. Maybe it will come through this way.

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Dwight Rousu
4.9
by Dwight Rousu - Apr. 11, 2009

The continuing ravages of Israel's attacks upon Gaza are documented with video and interviews. The siege of 22 months has created 70% unemployment in a sealed in prison.

Targeting civilians is against the Geneva Conventions. No US aid to Israel should continue until reparations are paid to the innocent victims in Gaza.

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