If figures ever speak for themselves, they certainly do so in the case of the Gaza Strip. Every self-respecting UN agency in recent moths has issued a report with the most alarming figures and warned of a devastating economic and humanitarian crisis, yet no one seems to hear. To achieve certain political goals, i.e. the downfall of the Hamas government, it appears Isreal has carte blanche to do what it must, even if it brings the entire population to its knees. On September 19, the Israeli government announced it is henceforth regarding Gaza as a “hostile entity,” which would allow for cutting off water, fuel and electricity supplies. This is only the latest in a series of measures that have virtually isolated Gaza from the world. While international aid is allowed in, borders have been sealed and essentially. The economic and humanitarian consequences are overwhelming. The United Nations Relief and
