UN head fears over Gaza blockade
bbc world news
19-Nov-2008 (one comment)

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has told Israeli PM Ehud Olmert he is deeply concerned about humanitarian conditions in the blockaded Gaza Strip.

In a telephone call, he urged Mr Olmert to ease the delivery of aid to the territory, Mr Ban's office said.

Israel imposed the blockade on the Gaza Strip two weeks ago amid fresh violence between militants and Israeli troops.

On Tuesday, the UN's top human rights official said the restrictions deprived Palestinians of "basic human rights".

Mr Ban's office said he had expressed his "deep concern over the consequences of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza".

International pressure

The statement said he asked for the freer movement of humanitarian supplies into Gaza and also of "concerned United Nations personnel".

"The Israeli prime minister denounced the continuing rocket fire into Israel from Gaza, but agreed to look seriously into the urgent matter raised by the secretary-general," the statement added.

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Mehdi Mazloom

An Identity crises.

by Mehdi Mazloom on Wed Nov 19, 2008 03:55 PM PST

Baba jun,

Ha-me' inah sher-eh.

you are trying to be more Palestinian then the Pals themselves. 

Worry about your own (if you love your country of Iran), and the future of Iran.

Worry about the 29% inflation rate, and 30% unemployment which is ravaging the country, and robbing the hard working Iranian people..

Worry about the falling oil prices which make up 80% of Iran's annual income. Unlike many other countries, Iran does not have a self generated knowledge based industries which it can rely on exports of goods and services.

Worry about how innocent me'-latte' Iran are being subjected to daily dose of hatred and desperation by the Akhoodah. With no viable future for the 56M young and highly educated man and woman 


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