Shortages Stymie Rebuilding Efforts in Gaza

Every day, Israel allows 80 to 100 truckloads of humanitarian aid into Gaza, but that does not include building supplies. The United Nations is calling on Israel to allow vital reconstruction materials like cement into Gaza. But Israel is resisting the appeal, citing the continuing security threat from militants. Full Story »

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Marsha Iverson
3.6
by Marsha Iverson - Apr. 28, 2009

Moving report of the continuing misery for civilians in Gaza, who are forced to camp out without resources or supplies in the wake of Israeli government's brutal military assault from December through January. Missing is any comment from Hamas in Gaza, and any counter to the Israeli official's claim that the Israeli government is withholding cement as a safety measure.

The Israeli government's continuing actions against the entire civilian population of Gaza continue to violate international law, and the United States continues to support the Israeli government with money, weapons, and excuses. If Israel AND the United States aspire to a safe and secure world, they MUST deal fairly and honestly with Palestinians to establish a free and autonomous Palestinian state.

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