Gaza's Reality (Occupation 101 Movie Clip)

From a Trauma Physician in Gaza

"We are wading in death, blood and amputees. Many children. Pregnant woman. I have never experienced anything as terrible. "

If you (or I) were Palestinian

By Yossi Sarid

This week I spoke with my students about the Gaza war, in the context of a class on national security. One student, who had expressed rather conservative, accepted opinions - that is opinions tending slightly to the right - succeeded in surprising me. Without any provocation on my part, he opened his heart and confessed: "If I were a young Palestinian," he said, "I'd fight the Jews fiercely, even by means of terror. Anyone who says anything different is telling you lies."

What Does ILLEGAL OCCUPATION Mean?

Violation of the Geneva Conventions by an Occupying Force

Of current vital concern regarding the seige of Gaza is the violation of the Protocol Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, that relates to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts (Protocol 1), a protocal of the oft cited 4th Geneva Convention

It is vitally important for a UN Peacekeeping force to be present in (Occupied Palestinians Territories) OPT - Gaza, West Bank and East Jerusalem for the purpose of enforcing the Geneva Conventions, no matter whether it is Israel or Palestinians who engage in violations.

One of the best ways to educate yourself so that you truly understand the issues is to read the Geneva Conventions.

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