Gaza is ruled by Hamas - a terrorist organization banned under Canadian law. Hamas has declared itself at war with Israel, and has threatened a genocide of Jews. Israeli homes, schools, and communities continue to be fired upon by militant Islamic groups from Gaza. As a result, Israel inspects cargo for weapons before it enters Gaza. At the same time, Israel delivers 15,000 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza every week.
The most interesting voice in all the fallout surrounding the Gaza flotilla incident is that sanctimonious and meddling voice known as “world opinion.” At every turn “world opinion,” like a school marm, takes offence and condemns Israel for yet another infraction of the world’s moral sensibility. And this voice has achieved an international political legitimacy …
It’s a pity that Israel, while substantially loosening its grip on Gaza, will continue to enforce a blockade when, with just a little imagination, it could insist on a deal with the activists once again steaming its way:
A battle for the hearts and minds of children in the Gaza Strip has broken out with competing summer camps. Both the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and the Islamic organization Hamas run camps for the region’s children–but the activities are somewhat different.
Canadian security officers are questioning an alleged member of the Hamas terrorist group who was captured after escaping from a Toronto immigration centre where he allegedly made threats against Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other G20 leaders.