(BLOG) Why Are The Palestinians Opposed To Ending The Occupation?

"The dual-headed Palestinian regime in Ramallah (Fatah) and in Gaza (Hamas) has totally rejected Israeli Foreign Minister Lieberman’s proposal to recruit the European Union to build power stations to supply electricity, desalination stations, and sewage treatment plants for Gaza.

Sami Abu Zuheiri, a Hamas spokesperson, explained that 'although Gaza was liberated in practice from the military and settlement presence, it is still from a legal and practical standpoint under occupation.' He argued that Israel, 'the occupying country,' must continue to provide for Gaza’s needs."

(BLOG) Gaza’s Attack On Modernity

"Basher Bseiso, 20, a singer from the 'Peace Group' (Fariq Salam), very popular among young rap-lovers in Gaza, explains: “We are victims of the repressive religious government which, due to a distorted reading of the Quran, prohibits free music.”

Jamal Abu al-Qumsan, 43, director of the most famous art gallery in Gaza, sends out from his home: 'Thanks to all of you democratic people, from all over the world, who are fighting the Israeli embargo of Gaza. But please, at the same time, could you also denounce the Hamas repression of intellectual freedom?'"

(BLOG) Gaza Cement Rebuilding Hamas’ Military Infrastructure

"Reliable intelligence indicates that Hamas makes extensive use of cement to rebuild its military infrastructure damaged last year in the Gaza operation and to create new military infrastructure.

Hamas is using cement for outposts, training compounds, and storage sites; defensive and offensive tunnels; and rocket launch sites lined with concrete."

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