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Palestinians ride boats in Gaza waters and an Israeli navy vessel patrols, background, as a flotilla of aid ships leaves for the blockaded territory, in Gaza city, Sunday, May 30, 2010. (Associated Press) 31.05.2010, 08:20 37 comments

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Christmas arrives early in Gaza Strip

Published: 17 June, 2010, 17:35
Edited: 21 June, 2010, 00:57


Palestinian children (AFP Photo /Ahmad Gharabli)

In response to a global outcry following Israel’s deadly clash with a humanitarian aid ship, Israel has said it would relax restrictions on products allowed into Gaza.

 
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mbach June 19, 2010, 20:44 quote
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Hilarious that you would use the term "Christmas" to describe events in an area where neither group is Christian or welcomes the Christian tradition of Christmas. In fact the Islamic side of the dispute is actively hostile towards Christian tradition... But it does highlight how reliant they are on the largess of well-intentioned Christians, doesn't it?

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