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"The focus on conflict in the Middle East has again returned to the Gaza Strip,
with Israel’s defense minister ordering a “complete siege” of the Palestinian
enclave.
The military operation, which involves extensive bombing of residences, follows
a surprise attack on Oct. 7, 2023, by Hamas militants who infiltrated Israel
from Gaza and killed around 1,200 Israelis. In reprisal airstrikes, the Israel
military has killed over 1,400 Gazans. And that figure could escalate in the
coming days. Meanwhile, an order to cut off all food, electricity and water to
Gaza will only worsen the plight of residents in what has been called the
“world’s largest open-air prison.”
But how did Gaza become one of the most densely populated parts of the planet?
And why is it the home to militant Palestinian action now? As a scholar of
Palestinian history, I believe understanding the answers to those questions
provides crucial historical context to the current violence."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
