Thursday, November 22, 2007

Closed Israeli borders squeeze Gaza farmers


Palestinian farmers take part in a protest calling for the end of Israeli sanctions on Gaza November 22, 2007. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem (GAZA)

"On Wednesday, under heavy pressure from European nations and Israeli businesses, the Israeli government announced that it would allow Gaza farmers to export strawberries and flowers— the first real export of Gaza goods in nearly six months. But carrying out the decision could prove impossible."

Strawberries are not the only things being squeezed. The Israelis are also squeezing the life out of over 1.4 million of Gaza's residents. It's interesting how the Israelis "makes decisions" with no intention to actually carry them out.

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