Amid international condemnations of Israel's defensive measures vis-a-vis the violent riots along the Gaza Strip's border-fence, Jerusalem is seeking ways to alleviate an apparent humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Israel's top defense officials have warned of Gaza's deteriorating economic situation – emphasizing "the prevention of a humanitarian catastrophe was unquestionably in Israel's interest."
To further discuss this topic - I'm join here in the studio by; Lt. Col. Res. Reuben Ben Shalom - Cross-cultural strategist and columnist at the Jerusalem Post; and Dr. Amira Halperin - Research fellow at the Hebrew University's Truman Institute. TV7 Analyst Mr. Amir Oren.
Israel is increasingly challenged by Palestinian protesters, whom under the directives of the Islamist Hamas organization, continue to fly incendiary kites and balloons from the enclave into Israel.