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Israel’s ‘Crime Against Humanity’

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Dec 15, 2008 Israel’s siege of Gaza, largely unseen by the outside world because of Jerusalem’s refusal to allow humanitarian aid workers, reporters and photographers access to Gaza, rivals the most egregious crimes carried out at the height of apartheid by the South African regime. It is meant to break Hamas, but will only breed future generations of militants. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Israel Rejects U.N. Aid Plea

Staff / Truthdig Nov 19, 2008 If it looks heartless and sounds heartless, it probably is heartless. A direct quote from a Voice of America news piece: "Israel is ignoring pleas by the United Nations to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, standing firm on its blockade of the Palestinian territory." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blockaded Gaza ‘Faces Disaster’

Staff / Truthdig Nov 14, 2008 It's been only about a week since Israel closed the border into the Gaza Strip, denying the occupied territory humanitarian supplies and fuel and even blocking journalists, but the UK-based aid group Oxfam is already warning that Gaza "faces disaster" if the blockade is not immediately broken. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gaza Refugees Storm Egypt

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2008 Tens of thousands of Palestinians flooded from a blockaded Gaza into Egypt on Wednesday after militants blew a gap in the border wall. Egyptian authorities stood by as the mob rushed to stock up on food and other supplies. Israel has raised concerns and appealed to Egypt to get control of the situation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Israel Loosens Grip on Gaza

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2008 Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has decided to temporarily ease a blockade on Gaza after international organizations showered Israel with warnings and condemnation. Israel has promised not to allow Gaza to turn into a humanitarian crisis, but that's exactly what our own Chris Hedges calls it in his latest column. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )