Posted by David Bernstein:
Gaza Crossings:
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2009_03_29-2009_04_04.shtml#1238564187
During the Gaza military conflict in January, Hamas apologists claimed
that the whole thing was Israel's fault for limiting the amount of
goods that can cross into and out of Gaza, necessitating Hamas's
"resistance. Yet Hamas and other Palestinian factions have
consistently attacked the crossings that are open, knowing that this
will inevitably lead to further restrictions.
Now comes word of a new Palestinian attack on the border terminal the
provides gasoline to Gaza. Two Israeli civilians were murdered. Do you
think Hamas condemned the attack for threatening Gaza's gas supply and
immiserated the civilian population? [1]Not exactly:
Fawzi Barhoum, a Hamas spokesman, praised the attack as heroic and
courageous. He said Hamas was not responsible but affirmed his
group's support for "resistance."
References
1. http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/973363.html
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