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Giving a voice to those often denied one in the media, this collection of essays and articles covers events in Gaza from the 2005 electoral victory of Hamas, through the siege and Israeli bombing, to the 2010 Israeli commando attack on ships bringing humanitarian aid. The stories told here describe how the Palestinian people of Gaza have withstood siege and war and how their resistance has inspired a worldwide grassroots movement to break the blockade and deliver aid. Contributors include members of the Palestinian community, Israeli soldiers who disagreed with the Gaza war, political activists, and many others. U.S. corporate and government interests in the Middle East and Israel in particular are also analized.

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This book provides a timely and cogent analysis of the current situation in Palestine within a broader context of the global class struggle, which is intensifying as a result of the worst international economic crisis since the 1930s. --Abayomi Azikiwe, editor, Pan-African News Wire

Here is the story of the most heroic and successful Palestinian resistance to unrelenting Israeli oppression and aggression which, since 1948, has been intended to drive the Palestinian people from their homeland. It is a tale well told by authors with a wide range of personal backgrounds, knowledge, experience and perspectives, but a common commitment to a united, independent, free, secure and prosperous Palestinian nation and people. --Ramsey Clark, former U.S. Attorney General This is a story that everyone must know about. I urge you to read this very informative and important book. --Charles Barron, member, New York City Council Gaza: A Symbol of Resistance is a great resource for people of conscience. It presents a powerful narrative, important facts, and insightful analysis regarding the war crimes and illegal blockade perpetrated since 2006 by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza. It is also a genuine call to action for human rights activists to fight injustice, end oppression, and alleviate Palestinian suffering and misery. --Dr. Sami Al-Arian, Palestinian political prisoner Essential reading, packed with the kind of information and analysis we rarely have access to in this country. This book breaks the U.S./Israeli blockade on the truth about Gaza and the Palestinian struggle. --Shelley Ettinger, Jews in Solidarity with Palestine This book provides a timely and cogent analysis of the current situation in Palestine within a broader context of the global class struggle, which is intensifying as a result of the worst international economic crisis since the 1930s. --Abayomi Azikiwe, editor, Pan-African News Wire

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Joyce Chediac writes on Middle Eastern affairs and is a contributor to the Workers World newspaper. She lives in New York City.

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