As the Israeli Blockade Eases, Gaza Goes Shopping

(Independent-UK) Donald Macintyre - The new Gaza Mall has electrified the conservative blogosphere, now seething with claims that it makes a mockery of the idea that its residents are suffering from the blockade. One prominent Gaza business figure said the mall was part of a new wave of businesses, mainly in retail and leisure services which show a quicker return than manufacturing, that had been started by the Hamas regime. These range from the Hamas-owned Asdar Media Center, which combines film production with a livestock farm, to the Crazy Water Aqua Fun Park for children.


2010-07-29 09:32:13

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