No rebuilding of Gaza without removal of Israel's blockade, Palestinian PM says

[Jefferson23]

Israel's lifting of the siege on Gaza is a prerequisite to its reconstruction in the wake of Operation Protective Edge, Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah said on Thursday.

The premier made the remarks while hosting a delegation of officials from the International Monetary Fund in Ramallah.

The IMF delegation was headed by its chief emissary to the West Bank and Gaza, Christoph Duenwald.

"The reconstruction of the Gaza Strip will not be possible without the removal of the Israeli blockade, which has been ongoing for seven years now," Hamdallah said.

http://www.jpost.com/Arab-Israeli-Conflict/No-rebuilding-of-Gaza-without-removal-of-Israels-blockade-Palestinian-PM-says

[hack89]

3. Will Hamas agree to not smuggle in long range weapons?

that is the issue.

[oberliner]

2. Now that he's friends with Haniyeh - he needs to get some concessions for Hamas

They have a lot of weaponry I am sure they would like to be able continuing smuggling in.

[King_David]

7. They friends ? nt

[oberliner]

12. Palestinian Unity Government Meets in Gaza for the First Time

[King_David]

14. Ah yes , so what's he going to do with all the Aid

Then ?

[bemildred]

4. "Build it, and they will bomb it."

So yeah, like, why bother?

[Krishna Vijaya]

5. This is like

Putin declaring that russians will starve themselves and eat no European produce, until Europe gives him Ukraine.

[Scootaloo]

6. Perhaps if you know absolutley nothing about either situation n/t

[hack89]

8. Do you think Israel cares if Gaza is rebuilt?

Especially if they can blame it on Palestian intransigence? It is not like they world is paying attention to Gaza at the moment.

[azurnoir]

10. so you're saying Israel wants Gaza to remain in ruins

and is depending on something for distraction from that? Whatever would that be?

[hack89]

13. No. I mean they won't lift the blockade unilaterally

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Regardless of what the Palestinians might demand. They will have to negotiate and Israel rightfully will want a system in place to prevent Hamas from acquiring powerful long range weapons. ISIS could not have come at a worse time for Hamas. Hamas and the Palestinian PM have no leverage on Israel and will have to give up something for the blockade to be lifted.

[azurnoir]

15. ah ha what about the cease fire agreement, oh wait.........

so might is right - thanks

[hack89]

16. The PM is making unilateral unconditional demands

why do you think Israel is obligated to listen? What is wrong with a comprehensive negotiated peace that addresses the blockade? Do you have a problem with negotiations or are you realistic enough to know that Hamas is not interested in talking?

[King_David]

9. Why do you say that ? nt