Topic: Blockade of the Gaza Strip should be ended
the blockade is against international law because it represents a collective punishment of the entire population of the gaza strip
the blockade is an act of oppression against the palestinians.
The blockade is an alternative to conventional warfare against Gaza which would cause more harm / death to Palestinians.
The blockade is an alternative to conventional warfare and violence, decreasing the likelihood of violence against civilians.
the blockade is an effective economic tool used in persuading regimes to mend their ways, and is more humane to civilian populations than all-out warfare.
the blockade is an effective tool to solve international problems
the blockade is an unwelcome necessity as long as hamas are in control to ensure the security of israel and it's population from terrorism
the blockade is harming innocent people
the blockade is harming the economy of the area
the blockade is helping to protect a state from an aggressor
the blockade is hurting free trade.
the blockade is in place because of security issues and if it’s ended without security being in place there would be further problems.
the blockade is in place to prevent further problems and therefore shouldn’t be removed.
The blockade is incredibly expensive and Israel should spend money on other things anyway.
the blockade is just stopping ordinary people from being able to get help and that should be ended.
the blockade is keeping both sides protected and needs to stay in place.
the blockade is necessary in order to protect sovereignty.
the blockade is necessary to offer protection to israeli citizens.
the blockade is needed to combat terrorism.
the blockade is needed to stop harmful behavior
the blockade is not working in preventing hamas holding control of the region, if anything it aids their argument of being oppressed and a valid uprising
The blockade is nothing more than self defense on the part of the Israeli and Egyptian governments, ensuring that weapons don't enter an area prone to violence.
The blockade is one of the things that inspires the BDS movement which threatens Israeli economic growth.
the blockade is only creating harm, by reducing access to food and medical supplies to citizens
The blockade is popular in Israel and the Israeli government has an obligation to do what the population wants.
the blockade is preventing people from getting the goods that they need.
the blockade is required to prevent a terrorist regime gaining strength, weapons and attacking
the blockade is the best non-military way of forcing a regime's hand and achieving change minus the bloodshed.
the blockade is the result of neighboring countries standing up to the violent actions of the government in the gaza strip.
the blockade is there to protect the citizens and prevent more violence
The blockade is undemocratic because most Israeli citizens (especial Arab Israeli citizens) disagree with it.
the blockade is useful as it is needed to punish the hamas leadership.
the blockade keeps more people safe anand should not be ended.
the blockade keeps the weapons out and provides protection for the region