Gaza Closings Increase Hardship for Palestinian Civilians
(19 January 08-RV) Border crossings into the Gaza strip remained closed today as Israel
continued attacks on positions inside the coastal strip. A U.N. agency warned that
the Israeli closure of the Gaza passages would increase hardship in the impoverished
territory of 1.5 million Palestinians caught in fighting between Israel and Hamas.
Justin Conkullen is the director of Trocaire Ireland, a Caritas partner that brings
humanitarian aid to Palestinians.He says pressure from the world community can make
a difference. Hear more..