What Is to be Done About Gaza?

Hamas’ refusals to accept a permanent cease-fire indicate that Operation Protective Edge has so far failed to attain its modest goal of calm on Israel’s border with Gaza.
Palestinian Poverty is Not a Plague or an Earthquake

Israel provides or makes possible the Palestinian social service budget, and leaves Hamas and Fatah to steal and/or divert resources to personal or military ends.
NYT, BBC, Cast Suspicion on Gaza Casualty Count

United Nations statistics and the Palestinian Ministry of Health show nearly 1,900 have been killed in Gaza over the course of Operation Protective Edge, most of whom they identify as civilians.
Jerusalem Decries UN Gaza Probe Panel as “Kangaroo Court”

The recently announced make-up of the United Nation’s panel probing the recent events in Gaza has Israel fuming.
Hamas: We’re Holding Israel “At Gunpoint” During Negotiations

Egypt has presented a new ceasefire proposal to Israel and Hamas on Wednesday as the current 72-hour ceasefire agreement is set to expire at midnight.
In the Wake of ‘Protective Edge’: Israeli Tourism Takes A Big Hit

Operation Protective Edge has generated various financial challenges for Israel’s economy, as financial activity has slowed down across the country.
Lessons of the War in Gaza

As Israeli operations against Hamas wind down, here are seven insights into the month-long conflict.
What is Going to Become of Gaza?

Pipe-dreams that have no connection with reality are not going to come true.
The Real “Siege” of the Gaza Strip

Egypt has not only turned Gaza into an “open-air prison.” It has prevented the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians of the Gaza Strip before and during the war.
Count Bombs Rather than Bodies

The media has it all wrong. They are failing to provide accurate information so it is time it was provided to them.