On the Scene: VOA’s Scott Bobb Reports From Gaza

After three weeks of intense Israeli bombardment and military invasion, Gaza Strip’s residents have developed a siege mentality. People here are fearful, nervous, angry, and despairing. Everyone has experienced some hardship, some level of discomfort or deprivation. Everyone knows someone who has been wounded and at least one person who has been killed. I’ve been Voice of America’s Jerusalem bureau chief for three years and have visited Gaza at least five times, usually for several...

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