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Gaza Blockade

A Fast For Human Rights In Gaza

David A. Love | Posted 10.07.2009 | Impact

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David A. Love

There are many opinions on the Mideast conflict, but one thing is certain: the situation in Gaza is a humanitarian and human rights disaster, and it cannot continue.

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Gaza/Israel: Hamas Rocket Attacks on Civilians Unlawful

Human Rights Watch | Posted 09.06.2009 | World

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Human Rights Watch

Palestinian armed groups have argued that rocket attacks are appropriate reprisals for Israeli military operations and the ongoing blockade of Gaza, and are a lawful response.

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Gaza Tunnel Explosion Kills 7 Palestinians

Reuters | Posted 08.27.2009 | World

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At least seven Palestinians were killed overnight when fuel exploded in a smuggling tunnel beneath the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, Palest...

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US Pressures Israel On Gaza Blockade

Haaretz | Posted 07.19.2009 | World

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The United States has stepped up pressure on Israel regarding the Gaza Strip: Three weeks ago it sent Jerusalem a diplomatic note officially protestin...

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Gaza's Mud Homes Build Hope

Salena Tramel | Posted 10.29.2009 | World

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Salena Tramel

Not only are some of the ideas coming out of Gaza extremely creative, but they also present a modern twist on working with indigenous knowledge and the environment.

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Gaza Child Dies, Unable To Reach Israeli Hospital

AP | DIAA HADID | Posted 06.18.2009 | World

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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A sick child in the Gaza Strip died on Sunday after Palestinian infighting and a blockade on the territory prevented his...

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CLOSED ZONE: 'Waltz With Bashir' Animator Makes Film On Gaza (VIDEO)

AP | Posted 04.04.2009 | World

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RAMALLAH, West Bank -- An Israeli creator of the Oscar-nominated "Waltz with Bashir" released a short film Wednesday about the effects of his country'...

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Israel in Gaza: Three Wrong Arguments

Howard Schweber | Posted 02.10.2009 | Politics

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Howard Schweber

The Reid/McConnell resolution is a perfect articulation of one voice in the American debate over Israel's actions in Gaza. Here are a few objections that should be raised.

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Amnesty vs. AIPAC: Senate to Consider AIPAC Resolution Endorsing War in Gaza

Robert Naiman | Posted 02.09.2009 | World

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Robert Naiman

The Senate could consider as early as today a resolution promoted by AIPAC intended to effectively endorse the continuation of the Israeli military as...

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Israel's Extensive PR Campaign

Zaina Arafat | Posted 02.05.2009 | World

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Zaina Arafat

Last Friday, at the height of the attacks, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak announced without a hint of irony: "We are peace seekers."

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American Jews Call for Immediate Ceasefire, End of Gaza Blockade

Robert Naiman | Posted 01.30.2009 | World

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Robert Naiman

Expressing views that are surely representative of American Jews as a whole, here's what some American Jews are saying about the violence in Gaza.

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Hamas: Israel-Gaza Truce Is Over

Huffington Post | Hanna Ingber Win | Posted 01.19.2009 | World

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Update: 12/19/08 8am: The six-month truce between Israel and Hamas is now over, and the New York Times reports that the security situation is likely ...

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