Actually, Israel tried to reopen the crossings to send in food. But Hamas has banned all Israeli produce from the Gaza Strip – sixty trucks of produce went to waste just that day. Why would Hamas intentionally starve their own civilians? Because they want to hurt Israeli farmers and they know Israel will get the blame anyway. It’s like a win-win-lose, and they don’t particularly care about who’s losing. They’ve also set up roadblocks to block medical aid. That doesn’t really do anything to hurt Israeli farmers – but hey, at least Israel gets demonized. And sometimes, that’s more than enough.
At least the UN and the AP are refusing to reward Hamas’s tactics by scapegoating Israel.
References:
* Gaza economy shrinking under Hamas [JPost]
* Hamas Blocks Israeli Food Shipments, Intentionally Starves Gaza Civilians To Create A Humanitarian Disaster – Again! [MR]
* Hamas Trying To Turn Gaza Into A Humanitarian Disaster – They’re Stopping Gazans From Getting Medical Aid [MR]
Previously:
* Hamas: AQ Not In Gaza. Abbas, AQ Kidnapping Victim Alan Johnston: Yes They Are
* Hamas Victory – Now Can We Start Worrying About Iran?
* Would Palestinian Officials Intentionally Starve Palestinian Civilians Just So They Could Demonize Israel? We Think They Would…
Cross-posted to:
* The Astute Bloggers
