life in the Gaza strip

With world media focus on this tiny area yet again, this BBC webpage is an interesting analysis of Gaza.

Viewed from afar, it is pretty clear that if Gazans want to improve their lot, the first thing they need to do is get rid of Hamas, whose practice of regularly firing rockets into and sneaking through tunnels to conduct guerrilla raids in Israeli territory is hardly the way to establish good relations.

Gaza's other neighbor, Egypt has no time for Hamas either and has likewise imposed an economic blockade.

As everywhere else, even if you don't like your neighbor, you have to recognize their right to peaceful coexistence and an environment of mutual respect is needed.