Gaza

Gaza: Life under a blockade

mattwion — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:45:49 -0500

A Key part of Netanyahu's speech - and it is repeated endlessly by Israeli hardliners and their supporters in the United States - is that Israel withdrew from Gaza and that was not enough for the violent Palestinians who responded to this humane and wonderful sacrifice by firing rockets; the ungrateful villains! There is much wrong with this statement.

Israeli Solidiers speak out: Gaza Abuses

mattwion — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:23:47 -0500

In December and January Israel invaded and assaulted Gaza reducing it to rubble and killing over a thousand people, most of them civilians. Throughout this bombardment the Israeli government claimed it made superhuman attempts to avoid harming Palestinian civilians. Well, Many Israeli soldiers are speaking out, and they tell a very different tale.

Palestinians suffer from abysmal health care

mattwion — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:08:37 -0600

To say that access to and quality of health care in Gaza is poor is to grossly understate the situation.

Noam Chomsky on Israel, the Palestinians, and the invasion of Gaza

mattwion — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:17:11 -0600

Professor Noam Chomsky speaks about the Israeli occupation of Gaza and the role of the United States in the conflict.

Israel Accused of War Crimes in Gaza Strip

Alberto — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:15:21 -0600

In an attempt to discredit war crime accusations Israel launches an investigation into the use of white phosphorous bombs in the recent Gaza strip military action, Operation Cast Lead.

Israel Declares Unilateral Cease Fire; Starts Sunday

Michael Santo — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:10:38 -0600

On Saturday Israel said it will declare a cease-fire starting Sunday, after a 22-day offensive against Hamas in Gaza.

Olmert: Rice Embarassed by Abstention on Gaza Resolution

Michael Santo — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:10:11 -0600

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert boasted about his connected to outgoing U.S. President George W. Bush, saying that the reason Rice abstained during a vote on a cease-fire resolution was all due to him.

Iran Threatens To Break Israel's Blockade of Gaza

waiguoren — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:53:25 -0600

It is hard to imagine how much worse the situation could get, but the confrontation in Gaza could see a dangerous escalation in the coming days as Iran threatens to break the Israeli blockade and deliver urgently needed medical supplies and other aid to the coastal strip.

Tony Blair Cancels Gaza Trip Due To Security Threat

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:52:41 -0500

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair hastily cancelled a planned visit to Gaza after extremists linked to al-Qaeda plotted to "kidnap and slaughter" him.

Hamas Says Truce With Israel Within Sight

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:41:50 -0500

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says the militant group and Israel may be close to signing a truce in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza Palestinians Continue to Cross Into Egypt for Fourth Day

seher — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:02:02 -0600

Thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip are crossing into Egypt for a fourth day since militants destroyed a border barricade Wednesday.

Egypt Increases Security as Palestinians Continue to Cross Gaza Border

seher — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:46:02 -0600

Egypt has increased security around its now open border with the Gaza Strip, as Palestinians poured into the country for a second straight day to stock up on food, fuel and household supplies.