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For years it's been known that security wasn't why Israel imposed it, despite disingenuous public statements. Israel blockaded Gaza in mid-2006, then hardened its siege a year later.
Despite assurances of ending it now, Israel may renege by reinterpreting terms. Many times it says one thing and does another. Its promises are hollow and disingenuous.
In 2010, it promised a 10-month construction moratorium but never stopped building settlements. On October 21, Haaretz said Palestinians confirmed Israel's offer to partially halt construction in return for resuming peace talks.
Why believe what Israel reneged on before. Duplicity defines decades of dealings with Palestinians. Nothing now will change.
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Israel can't be trusted. Its promises lack credibility and honor. Despite releasing 447 prisoners and promising another 550, new arrests are made regularly. More on that below.
On October 20, Electronic Intifada (EI) bylined Shahd Abusalama saying, "My husband was kidnapped by Israel," explaining 19 years of forced separation. In 1993, soldiers violently arrested him at night. It's standard Israeli state terror, including against children.
Another EI story featured a mother prevented from visiting her son after release from prison. She waited 10 years to hug him. Deported to Gaza, he can't come home. Chances for her to visit Gaza are slim.
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