Garbanzo Toons: Wow, That's Some Open Air Prison Ya Got There

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Wow, That's Some Open Air Prison Ya Got There

It seems that things are not as desperate as the Hamas-loving, human rights fraud, Israel-haters have been telling us. According to the folks at Jewish Internet Defense Force,

While Hamas continues to complain that Gaza lacks building materials, a luxury mall in Gaza City held its grand opening over the weekend. Among the goods on sale are Israeli men's clothing, and items from Turkey, France, and the United States.

and

A variety of stores sell cosmetics, clothing, office supplies, toys, shoes, appliances and more. The mall boasts air conditioning and a delivery service.

Hamas has often accused Israel of creating a “siege” by keeping its border crossings to Gaza closed. According to Hamas, Gaza lacks electricity and building supplies.

however

Despite the bargain prices, Israelis are advised that it is forbidden to enter Gaza.

Here is a photo of a portion of the mall.

Lovely, isn't it? Uh, I mean, look at the humiliating circumstances that Gazans are forced to shop under by those oppressive Israelis! Where is the food court for heaven sake? How are those poor oppressed Gazans supposed to gorge on elephant ears? Why, there probably aren't even fitting rooms in which to try on that special bomb vest they are out shopping for. Not that parents would buy them for themselves but as presents for their young martyr-in-training.

Read the rest of the article. It's short and it's got some good links.

UPDATE: What? You want more? Much more? Go see Tom Gross' media dispatches. Scroll down and read his posts, but more important, look at the photos he's taken of the abject suffering of ordinary Gazans in the mall, at the Olympic-sized swimming pool, on the beach, and in pricey restaurants. It will make you want to take action - against the lying turds who have inverted reality and morality.

Labels: Gaza, Gaza shopping mall, Israel, Jewish Internet Defense Force, Tom Gross