Ever since I did a project on the current mediascape in Egypt, I’ve become more and more interested in that area of the world. I’ll admit that - though I’ve learned it several times - I still get confused by the seemingly endless conflict between Israel, Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. But a recent major news event has helped me learn quite a bit.
I’ve been closely following the developments stemming from Hamas’ destruction of the border barrier between Egypt and Gaza - and the rebuilding just a few days ago. I thought I’d provide some interesting links if you’ve fallen behind on this story and would like to catch up. Hopefully this story will be as helpful to understanding the region as it has been to me:
Timeline: Gaza blockade crisis
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7209840.stm
Palestinians Topple Gaza Wall and Cross to Egypt
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/24/world/middleeast/24gaza.html
Tough choices follow Gaza breakout
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7222540.stm
Israel plans Egypt border fence
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7230955.stm
Egypt tries to seal Gaza border
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7215899.stm
Egypt reseals Gaza border breach
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7224734.stm