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Did Israel have the right to take Gaza hostage? NYC has its say

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The recent Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla has brought the blockade of the strip to the forefront. Did Israel have the right to take 1.5 million people hostage, and what can world leaders do about it?

Lori “The Resident” Harfenist has taken to the streets of Manhattan to gauge the views of various people on the developments surrounding Gaza aid flotilla.

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