Gaza

So I don't want to start working yet, and I just happened to be reading on the BBC and wow, there's kinda a lot going on in the Middle East the last few days...

So what do y'all think about what's happening in Gaza? Are the Palestinians there screwed, or will the Hamas takeover be beneficial for them, despite the international isolation? It seems like Hamas gets stuff done in Gaza, so will they stop fighting and do the government thing in Gaza or will it just all go to hell? And how about Mahmoud Abbas' new emergency government? They seem are the ones working for a peace agreement with Israel, but can they do it without Hamas? Especially since Hamas now controls all of Gaza

But Fatah is the one who is working with the rest of the world to try and get peace. Although, I really don't think that'll happen without Hamas. It seems to me that peace will be impossible without the leadership from both Hamas and Fatah in the talks. And so I think that despite the undemocratic nature of Abbas' emergency cabinet, it is for the best. Hopefully, they'll take the opportunity of the world's support and get some stuff done for Palestinians.

And the US lifted the embargo on the Palestinian government, so they'll be getting money. Do you think that Fatah will do good with it, or will they fall back into the trap and the cycle of corruption and not do anything with the millions and millions of dollars they're supposed to be getting?

Anyway, what are you guy's thoughts on everything??

Mumkin, let's all remember to pray for the people of Palestine, Egypt, Iraq (the US just launched a massive offensive that I suspect will have a large number of civilian casualties), Israel (for peace and wisdom) and everyone else in the Middle East, eh?

The 4th is coming up soon and I can't wait to see all of you who are coming!!!!

Salaama y'all,

Aimee