Thursday, May 20, 2004

Palestinian trauma over demolitions

Human rights groups say Israeli forces have torn down more than 3,000 Palestinian homes during the three years of the intifada.

Israel also recently announced plans to demolish hundreds more in Rafah refugee camp in Gaza.

Palestinian psychiatrist Eyad al-Sarraj, chairman of Gaza's community health programme, examines the effect the demolitions is having on Palestinian families.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3731681.stm

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this article was sent to me by Zia, a good friend of mine. it takes an objective look at how massacre of Palestinians and the most gruesome opression by Israel creates the feeling of hopelessness among Palestinians and how that turns into rebellion and revenge.

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