World 'failed Gaza over Israeli blockade' - aid groups - reviewed by Leonard Doyle

World 'failed Gaza over Israeli blockade' - aid groups

BBC News by Tim Franks | Jan. 11, 2010 (News)

Aid agencies have strongly criticised the international community for failing to help bring an end to Israel's blockade of Gaza.

The charities made the accusation in a report published just ahead of the anniversary of Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip.
The aid agencies condemn not just Israel, but the world community. Full Story »

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by Leonard Doyle - Jan. 11, 2010

Its a boilerplate BBC file and weasel-worded on the question of potential war crimes due the collective punishment of Gaza civilians. The BBC reports the charities call for more pressure to be exerted on Israel 'to end what they describe as its illegal collective punishment of Gazans.' But for all the BBC's vast reporting assets, it seems not to have insights on this important issue.