Whether or not that’s actually the case, it’s an easy way to further demonize Israel.
The “Gaza siege” has become a favorite buzzword of the pro-Palestinian propagandists who have so successfully convinced Westerners that the entire population of Gaza is destitute, living in the most pitiable conditions thanks to a heartless Israeli blockade.
The Islamic terrorist group Hamas that rules Gaza encourages that perception, when it suits its agenda. At other times, such as ahead of Palestinian municipal elections, Hamas looks to portray Gaza in a much different light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeRlfcLAUII
A campaign video broadcast on Palestinian media and uploaded to the Internet featured local residents holding signs reading, “Thank you, Hamas” against the backdrop of a Gaza Strip that certainly doesn’t match the descriptions propagated by the media.
The Gaza Strip has wealthy neighborhoods, shopping malls, Mediterranean beaches, water...
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