Published: 13 June 2017
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Gaza is in a state of humanitarian shock, due primarily to Israel’s blockade, supported by the US, the EU and Egypt and now entering its 11th year. ‘If the Israelis were thinking clearly, everyone could benefit. All they must do is give us a window to live a normal life and all these extremist groups would disappear.’
How Israel and Abbas' interests are holding Gazans hostage – Orly Noy – +972 Magazine 12.06.17
The Israeli cabinet decided to accept Abbas’ request that electricity supply to Gaza be cut. The army has warned against doing so, but it seems that for Israel, Abbas’ interests are more important than people’s lives.
Israeli ministers support building island off Gaza, no decision reached because of Liberman's objection – Barak Ravid – Haaretz 13.06.17
Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz: ‘Israel has no policy on Gaza. The parade of Israeli stupidities and the inability to make decisions has gone on for years. We don’t make decisions for all kinds of very prosaic reasons.’
Hamas warns of 'explosion' as Gaza electricity crisis deepens – Tovah Lazaroff – The Jerusalem Post 12.06.17
There's a partner for hurting Gaza – Haaretz Editorial 13.06.17
Related: What now for Israel, Hamas and the people of Gaza?
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