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international-relations2 years ago

Gaza's Dream of Statehood: The Rise and Fall of its International Airport

Exactly 25 years ago, on November 24, 1998, Gaza International Airport was inaugurated as part of the Oslo Accords, symbolizing a step towards Palestinian independence. However, after the outbreak of the Second Intifada in 2000, Israel shut down the airport, and it was later destroyed. Despite discussions about reopening the airport after the disengagement from Gaza in 2005, the Hamas takeover in 2007 ended any hopes of its revival. Today, the ruins of the airport serve as a silent reminder of a distant dream that has faded away.

via Haaretz|
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international-relations2 years ago

Gaza's Airport and Presidential Visit: A Step Towards Statehood

The inauguration of the Gaza International Airport in 1998 symbolized hope for Palestinians in their pursuit of statehood. However, the rise of Hamas, the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in 2005, and subsequent conflicts have dashed those hopes. The airport, once seen as a gateway to the world, was shut down in 2001 and now lies in ruins. Palestinian journalist Taghreed El-Khodary, who witnessed these events, now lives in Amsterdam but worries about her family and friends who remain in Gaza.

via Wisconsin Public Radio|
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international-relations2 years ago

Gaza's Airport and Presidential Visit: A Glimpse of Statehood's Promise

The inauguration of the Gaza International Airport in 1998 symbolized hope for Palestinians in their pursuit of statehood. However, the rise of Hamas, the closure of the Rafah border crossing, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict led to turmoil and the airport's closure in 2001. Palestinian journalist Taghreed El-Khodary, who covered the region during this time, reflects on the challenges faced by Gazans and the impact on her own life. Today, the dream of a Palestinian state and the possibility of flights out of Gaza remain distant memories as the airport lies in ruins.

via KPBS|
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