Israel's 'invisible hand' still controls Gaza, says report

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"Israel continues to control Gaza, 16 months after it pulled out its settlements and military installations, with an "invisible hand" that has provoked a severe humanitarian and economic crisis, according to an Israeli human rights body.

Ending its 38-year military occupation of the Gaza Strip did not end Israeli control but simply changed the rules of engagement, charges Gisha, the Legal Centre for Freedom of Movement, in a report due to be published next week.

The organisation says that Israel’s control over Gaza’s borders, airspace, territorial waters, population registry, tax system and supply of goods means that it cannot absolve itself of responsibility for its citizens under international law."

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"The report details how Israel has removed some of its elements of control while significantly tightening others.

"Far from improving the economy and welfare of Gaza residents, Israeli actions since September 2005 -including severe restrictions on the movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza and an economic stronghold on the funding of civil services - have contributed to an economic and humanitarian crisis in Gaza not seen in the 38 years of Israeli control that preceded the withdrawal of permanent ground troops."

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,251-2548381,00.html

[Double T]

1. Neocon governments ALWAYS deal with a sleight of hand.........

when it comes to complying with agreements. The U.S., along with some of its allies, are the greatest offenders.

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[Englander]

3. Link to Gisha;

http://www.gisha.org/english/reports.htm

[idontwantaname]

4. bump, because you know its true n/t.