Israeli Government Says Gaza Blockade Is Economic Warfare

One of the justifications given for Israel’s strict blockade against Gaza is that Israel is protecting itself from a potential arms build-up by the leadership of Gaza, which would extent the conflict and bloodletting. But the lists of goods that are barred from entering Gaza goes beyond the more reasonable items like ammo, guns, and other war instruments.

The blockade is not about restricting weapons, but about imposing Israeli’s dominance on the Palestinian people. Israel’s leaders are on a constant war-footing. They believe they must use any means to achieve their goals, economic or otherwise.

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