Last year, Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip of the Palestinian Territories. Following, Israel pulled out its military and civilian presence from the territory. A report from the NY Times describes life in Gaza towards the end of 2007.
The rise of Hamas has brought order to Gaza, as well as economic and diplomatic isolation. This audio report, accompanied by slide show, profiles four Gazans in their daily lives struggling to survive in the isolated economy.
Last year, Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip of the Palestinian Territories. Following, Israel pulled out its military and civilian presence from the territory. A report from the NY Times describes life in Gaza towards the end of 2007.
The rise of Hamas has brought order to Gaza, as well as economic and diplomatic isolation. This audio report, accompanied by slide show, profiles four Gazans in their daily lives struggling to survive in the isolated economy.