What a ground war in Gaza could look like
Unions and Workers Are Increasingly Demanding a Ceasefire and an End to Gaza Siege
Gaza is a small Palestinian territory — roughly the size of Detroit — located on the Mediterranean coast. Most Palestinians who live in Gaza are refugees. Roughly half are under the age of 18. The Gaza Strip is currently run by Hamas, which is considered a terrorist organization by Israel, the U.S. and several other governments.
Israel, with the support of Egypt, imposed a land, sea and air blockade of Gaza in 2007 after Hamas took control.Israel says the blockade is necessary for security reasons, keeping Hamas and other militant groups like the Palestinian Islamic Jihad from importing weapons that can be used against Israel. Palestinians call the blockade "collective punishment" and say it's turned Gaza into an "open-air prison." Palestinians must get permission from Israel or Egypt to leave the enclave, which is often difficult to get. More than 80% of Palestinians in Gaza live in poverty, according to the UN. Read on.
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