The Israelis have restrictions on how much food and medical supplies they will allow into Gaza, since they are punishing Palestinians for voting democratically for Hamas.

The aid agencies that you mention Keith are a farce. The real aid agencies such as the Marvi Marmara and other humanitarian attempts to really address the needs of the Palestinian people such as medication, food, and other basic staples are being ignored and suppressed by the brutal occupation.

Here are some more reality checks for you.

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