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Egypt tunnel blockade takes toll on Gaza businesses
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Published: 10.12.13, 15:25
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1. The last place in the world that one should have any
A ,   Belgium   (12.10.13)
sympathy for. Egypt was smart to close off the smuggling tunnels, Israel would be even smarter to stop all aid, including electricity and cement to build new tunnels, and treating terrorists families in Israeli hospitals.
2. Thousands of Rockets fired at Israel last year
Tambour ,   Eilat   (12.10.13)
I can't say I am sorry at all at the discomfort they brought on themselves Supporters of terror, conductors of subversion, kidnapping, conspiracy They alienated Egypt, and brought in terrorist Jihadis into Sinai If they are in Hell , they brought it on themselves
3. Aw what a shame
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (12.10.13)
They attack their neighbors and now whine because those same people don't give them freebies because they are too lazy and stupid to fend for themselves
4. Hussein and Ashton!
Mira ,   Vienna   (12.10.13)
Take a lesson how to bring a rogue State down on her knees!
5. Tell Hamas to stop killing poor egyptian policeman
Aiman ,   Jersey   (12.10.13)
Standing on the border minding thier on business. Also hand over any MB fugitive that is hiding in Gaza that will be a good place to start.
6. Oh what a shame....
koose e mack ,   ny usa   (12.10.13)
How will they smuggle in weapons, drugs, and contraband now?
7. The media has a hard-on for the enemies of Israel.
Jake   (12.10.13)
8. Poor Gazettes! Awwwwwwww!
Cowboy Joe ,   Calgary, Canada   (12.10.13)
9. Boo hoo hoo
Saraj B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (12.10.13)
Cry me a river. Get rid of Hamas, and develop a moderate approach; end the reign of terror, and perhaps things will improve. Remember when Gazans could have high-paying jobs in Israel? Remember when -- and, more importantly, WHY -- that came to an end? Forego terror, and the situation will improve. Keep the status quo -- and things will only get worse. It isn't just Israel, either. Egypt is less than enchanted with Hamas-run Gaza. In sum -- Gazans have only themselves to blame. It is no coincidence that their woes started when they embraced terror. Leave off terror ... and see how quickly things will improve. May as well ask a leopard to change his spots.
10. "We blame everybody".....but ourselves.
tiki ,   belgium   (12.10.13)
They voted Hamas, this is their repayment. Nobody gives a sh...! Even the "Gutmenschen" of the world have forgotten about them. "Throw out Hamas, your inciting schoolbooks & TV programs, make peace and I mean real peace with Israel and there is a new future". Writing these words I know it's like teaching elephants to fly.
11. no more illegal smuggling my business will go bust not fair
zionist forever   (12.10.13)
A man makes a fortune from smudging and now the Egyptian army is trying to stop the smuggling this man comes out like a good honest small business owner. Its so unfair they are closing the tunnels I am not making money boo hoo its not fair. I demand the world sees the problem that all us good honest smugglers are forced to suffer because of this new Egyptian policy. Life so hard for good honest smugglers just looking to make alot of money on the black market. I bet the arms dealers in Sinai are especially angry because this decision to close tunnels is hitting their business hard. Maybe they are amongst the crowd demanding Morsi be return to power because he won't let the arms trade go under.
12. 9
jonathan ,   aboriginaland   (12.10.13)
Sarah, you are being unreasonable-you know that terror is hard leave.It's an addiction that spreads rapidly if not stopped .I say let's do the world a needy service and ,,I say it with some emotion and maybe a tear-that Israel should
13. TIME TO KSS AL SISI'S BEHIND &
Iranian Jew ,   LA   (12.11.13)
become Egyptian citizens since living is just too hard and too much for you Haniyeh. After becoming the hired gun of the Arab world & Iran, I guess you really need to take a hard look & choose between reality or an empty dream that Arafat sold to you long time ago. Israel can help you, Egypt & WB prosper if you stop the BS animosity.
14. WHY BOTHER & CRY HANIYEH!
Iranian Jew ,   LA   (12.11.13)
If martydom is the most important,then what difference does it make if life is too hard in Gaza or not? Why even be upset about it? You should be happy with this since you are going to dye anyway. You should celebrate everyday like it is your last day. Taliban does that. So why not you?
15. wasnt fair on Al Capone ending prohabition he had a business
zionist forever   (12.13.13)
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