The Elders visit Gaza; call for lifting of blockade

[ConsAreLiars]

Mary Robinson, Ela Bhatt and Lakhdar Brahimi say the isolation of Gaza is not only illegal collective punishment, but also an impediment to peace. President Carter will join his fellow Elders in Egypt on their return from Gaza.
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Former Algerian Foreign Minister and former UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi said:

“Holding 1.5 million people in what is effectively an open prison is deepening the sense of anger and injustice of the Palestinians. We are here to show solidarity with them. This situation is a disaster. It is creating a generation of young people who have little to lose. This is not in anyone’s interest.

“Marginalising the Hamas leadership from the current peace process is also counter-productive. We were encouraged to hear from Hamas that they are committed to progress on intra-Palestinian reconciliation. Whether you agree with Hamas or not, they represent an important constituency among Palestinian people and sooner or later they will have to play a role in deciding their future.”

More at: http://www.imemc.org/article/59652

[aquart]

1. They're saying this to Egypt, too, right?

You know. The other side of Gaza?

[Tripmann]

2. Quick...look over there......

[oberliner]

3. "This is not a humanitarian crisis"

Do you agree with that?

[shira]

4. Mary Robinson has turned into a paid Zionist shill, obviously. She's denying!!! n/t