As far as I know, it was Egypt that was obstructing the Gaza Freedom March via Rafah (now lifted I think). What has the figure of Santa Claus to do with it in this cartoon? I see it is by a Jordanian cartoonist.
An allegory for some humanitarian assistance that is being brought along with those involved in the march?
As usual, a comment above without some knowledge of the cartoon’s intent.
The Gaza Freedom March is an International movement, with some Israelis, protesting the siege of Gaza by the Israeli government (because Hamas is evul although democratically elected).
Besides Santa doesn’t have to dig his own tunnel. All he has to do is pay a smuggler to use his. Egyptians on the border were making good money by allowing tunnels to come up in their homes.
From what I understand, Egypt has hitherto prevented the march (disclosure : a good friend of mine, an Italian microbiologist, is participating) ; hope Mr Obama remembers to pat Mr Mubarak on the head. I believe the Arabic term for such as Mr Mubarak is «kalb ibn kalb»….
OmqR-IV.0 over 14 years ago
As far as I know, it was Egypt that was obstructing the Gaza Freedom March via Rafah (now lifted I think). What has the figure of Santa Claus to do with it in this cartoon? I see it is by a Jordanian cartoonist.
An allegory for some humanitarian assistance that is being brought along with those involved in the march?
As usual, a comment above without some knowledge of the cartoon’s intent. The Gaza Freedom March is an International movement, with some Israelis, protesting the siege of Gaza by the Israeli government (because Hamas is evul although democratically elected).
Gladius over 14 years ago
Besides Santa doesn’t have to dig his own tunnel. All he has to do is pay a smuggler to use his. Egyptians on the border were making good money by allowing tunnels to come up in their homes.
parkersinthehouse over 14 years ago
just when you think scott may have become more civil, he sinks lower than ever
mhenriday over 14 years ago
Hope the march succeeds ; the people of Gaza certainly need relief….
Henri
OmqR-IV.0 over 14 years ago
^Thanks thing. I guess Egypt has to work hard for its “foreign aid”.
mhenriday over 14 years ago
From what I understand, Egypt has hitherto prevented the march (disclosure : a good friend of mine, an Italian microbiologist, is participating) ; hope Mr Obama remembers to pat Mr Mubarak on the head. I believe the Arabic term for such as Mr Mubarak is «kalb ibn kalb»….
Henri