Now Gaza Begins to Shake

[marmar]

Now Gaza Begins to Shake
By Pam Bailey


GAZA CITY, Feb 6, 2011 (IPS) - Ripple effects of the Egyptian uprising are now spreading to Gaza, where some groups are planning a new rally next week. Moves by some Gazans to mimic protesters in Egypt, Tunisia and Yemen by taking to the streets are making the Hamas government nervous.

Government officials sponsored an official rally in solidarity with the Egyptian protesters earlier, but when a small group of journalists and bloggers organized their own, six women and eight men were arrested. Two of the women, known for their outspoken criticism of the regime, were beaten up.

"I found out about the rally through Facebook, and it said the sit-in was in support of the Egyptian people in their revolution. I wanted to be part of something, to help the Egyptian people somehow," recalls Mahmoud, afraid to give his full name.

"The government had already held a big demonstration on Friday, and most of the movements joined it, but most youth don’t belong to any faction here. I didn’t want to be part of that. I wanted to do something from me." ...........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=54376

[sellitman]

1. Hamas rules through terror

They will respond thusly.

[sufrommich]

4. Yep. The question is, have the people had enough. Watch out

Hamas, the revolution is coming your way.

[originalpckelly]

2. I wouldn't use the word shake in regards to Gaza if I were them.

Intifada means shaking off, and the last time those Palestinians did that shit, it wasn't pretty.

[xchrom]

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