Two years on

This week sees the two year anniversary of the 'War on Gaza.' A lot has happened since the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip. The blockade and siege of a 360 squared km strip of land was highlighted and brought to the World's attention. Let us not forget the raid of the Mavi Marmara, the Gaza bound aid ship.

"Hospitals and primary care facilities, damaged during operation ‘Cast Lead’, have not been rebuilt because construction materials are not allowed into Gaza. Operation ‘Cast Lead’ damaged 15 of Gaza’s 27 hospitals and 43 of its 110 primary health care facilities were either damaged or destroyed"- Report by UN Humanitarian Coordinator and Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA). Published in the December of last year.

Photo: www.unfreemedia.com

Christmas lights with a difference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VP6C3I4JQHw&feature=feedu

Palestinians say there can be no meaningful resistance as long as their leadership remains divided.

http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/2010/11/2010112112241975781.html

Very interesting opinion piece, courtesy of Al-Jazeera english online.

Echoes of the past in Israeli ship raid

Echoes of the past in Israeli ship raid: "Al Jazeera Blogs"

Andrew Wander is a journalist for Al Jazeera English. This entry, although quite old now, highlights some interesting parallels.

Apologies

I apologise for my lack of posting. Life has gotten the better of me.

I came across this video last night (Courtesy of Aljazeera English):

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2010/10/201010275046102505.html

What now for the Middle East Peace talks?

As the settlement freeze comes to an end, what will become of the talks?

In the news: (courtesy of Al-Jazeera English)
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/middleeast/2010/09/2010926225933392129.html

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/europe/2010/09/2010926204723552186.html

(BBC news):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-11415719

In the news

http://english.aljazeera.net/news/americas/2010/09/2010923123930507727.html

Obama is quoted as saying:
"Many in this hall count themselves as friends of the Palestinians. But these pledges must now be supported by deeds."

I totally agree and this should not simply be the case when peace agreements are at stake. We have seen the Palestinians suffer at the mercy of idle hands. Not enough is done through matters of urgency, and not enough has been done over the years. More support is needed and leaders need to speak out more.