Life In Gaza Today
ATFP World Press Roundup Article from Middle East Progress
by Taghreed El-Khodary - (Interview) June 16, 2008 - 4:59pm


What is the situation in Gaza like a year after Hamas’ violent take over? This is the worst time that Gaza has ever gone through. The situation is deteriorating on a daily basis because of the harsh effects of the closure. It touches every element of daily life in Gaza.


Middle East Progress features an interview with Taghreed El-Khodary, a New York Times reporter in Gaza (1). The International Herald Tribune looks at the change in Gaza since the takeover by Hamas (4). Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warns Israel that continued settlement construction is threatening the Middle East peace process (5). The Jerusalem Post reports that negotiations between Israel and Hamas are closing in on a ceasefire deal (10).

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