Israel must accept the right of Palestine to exist.

Marc Schupac, Manchester , UK

There seems to be no problem for people in Gaza to import guns and ammunition and export men for military training in Iran. Why don’t they use the same routs through Egypt to import and export less hostile products and people?

Brian Hunt, Hamilton , Canada

Gaza has another border with Egypt so why should it fall on Israel only to help the Gazans?.
Two years ago Israel pulled out of Gaza leaving them to their own devices and in exchange has received endless missile barrages on towns and villages inside the undisputed, pre 1967, border. But of course it is all Israel's falut as usual.
Before 1967 Gaza was Egyption territory they did nothing to help the Gazans then and they certainly don't want it back now either.
The Gazans made their choices by electing Hamas and now they must live with their decision or change it. It's up to them.

Mark, Bournemouth, UK

what aid does egypt give? they depend on western aid as well as palistains.if not, why is our goverments giveing to them so much aid?usaid.org,usaid.com says alot about american aid to whom and why.guess what? northern irelands in there. brittish good people, unite,stop feeding the wests foes.encourage your govt, to WIN.remember britians enemies are watching and waiting.UNITE britts UNITE.

anthony, seattle, washington

Since the gazans recognise Egypt, why not trade through that country? Since they border on the Mediterranean, for millenia a lake of commerce, why not trade that way?

curious oranj, manchester, uk

In their infinite wisdom,Gazans elected Hamas, a group dedicated to the destruction of Israel, by a respectable majority. Why would any sane government aid a sworn enemy? Israel is doing exactly what it should be doing.

Charles, Cleveland, USA

Hamas shd do their trading thru Egypt, whose existence they recognise.

Maynard, Oxford, UK

Gaza is a perfect example of there being consequences to people's action.

Gazans support a leadership (Hamas) that is extremely aggressive and violent towards Israel. They have also been aggressive towards Egypt, the United Nations, and other agencies working in Gaza. Even journalists no longer want to go there.

So here’s the result. Nothing but humanitarian relief is let into Gaza by Israel, and Israel will not take any exports from Gaza. This is necessary to ensure Israel’s security.

I the people of Gaza wanted to improve their lot they could do it tomorrow. But they prefer to blame others for the grim consequences of their own actions.

Ehad Haam, Raanana, ISRAEL

Gaza also shares a border with egypt, (whch is always conveniently NOT mentioned or forgotton)
If egypt wished, they could allow aid and trade into gaza. however, egypt like israel--also wants nothing to do with Hamas.

marc, nyc, usa

why cant the the palastinians build bigger tunnels to Egypt and bring in all the food and raw materials they need

cress, south africa,

It seems that at this point Gaza is independent,

So Israel should wihtdraw from the Rafah crossing and allow Gaza to trade with Egypt. Otherwise they are simply turning Gaza into one big concentration camp.

Alex, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

The ayatollahs want nothing less than a "humanitarian" meltdown to ramp up criticism of Israel. Meanwhile they are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into Gaza's military infrastructure for the eventual liquidation of "the Jews"( as they refer to Israelis). But as far as Gazans are concerned...You bought it (Hamas election) ...you own it.

But alas, the people you can feel the least sympathy for, the biggest generators of terror per capita on the planet, get the largest international subsidies. These subsidies do nothing less than perpetuate the Islamist terror machine and remove all responsibility from the citizens of Gaza.

Malcolm, Darian,

"Belligerant cruel Israeli actions and policies are rapidly creating a hotbed of citizens in Gaza who will understandably have hate in their hearts for all Israelis."

The reason they have so much hate has nothing to do with what Israel does. It has everything to do with being thoroughly brainwashed.

Matthew MacDonald, UK,

The Palestinians elected Hamas. Hamas had the choice between guns and butter for their people. They chose guns. Consequently it is no use complaining that they have no butter.

Nicholas Rose, Charlotte, NC, USA

Belligerant cruel Israeli actions and policies are rapidly creating a hotbed of citizens in Gaza who will understandably have hate in their hearts for all Israelis.
For every action there is a reaction.

Robin Bather, metepec, mexico

Can we add some material facts and therefore some balance to this article please. Very difficult for Israel to open Karni & Keren Shalom crossings when Hamas response is to attack the crossings with mortar and rocket fire on a continual basis.
Hamas are also not helping the Gaza population by their decision not to let Israeli produce through into the Strip.

Mick, Ra'anana,

If Hamas stopped smuggling in weapons and used their tunnels to bring in food, their people would have plenty of food. This lack of concern for their people has caused crisis after crisis for the 'palestinians'.

Tony, Edgware,