Israel's Blockade of Gaza

Gaza's exports over the years. A blockade is now in place by the State of Israel preventing the Palestinians of Gaza from exporting. Even during the terrible time of the Second Intifada such a measure was not enacted against the Palestinians of Gaza.

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This blockade poisons relations between the State of Israel and the Palestinians of Gaza and inherently inflames tensions. Many people in Gaza who are not associated with Hamas or who criticize them suffer because of this blockade by the State of Israel.

The blockade itself prevents peace. The blockade needs to removed.