How Israel brought Gaza to the brink of humanitarian catastrophe
Oxford professor of international relations Avi Shlaim served in the Israeli army and has never questioned the state's legitimacy. But its merciless assault on Gaza has led him to devastating conclusions
UK Guardian: Wednesday, January 7, 2009
CIVICS NEWS Comment: Read Shlaim's article HERE. Learn about the history of Israel and Palestine. Also, consider the following fact from the article: "In the three years after the withdrawal from Gaza, 11 Israelis were killed by rocket fire. On the other hand, in 2005-7 alone, the IDF killed 1,290 Palestinians in Gaza, including 222 children."
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