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	Children in Gaza Facing Health Epidemics

thisnamecantbetaken

1-10-2009 11:26 AM

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thisnamecantbetaken says:

Adding to Gaza's woes, Israeli bombs damaged its already inadequate sewage system, and there are dozens of buried bodies rotting under the rubble, creating a stifling stench.

"The breakdown of the water and sewage systems can increase the risk of diarrhea and other viral diseases, particularly among children," Daher said.

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1-10-2009 1:14 PM

carrerinyes

We must boycott all products from Israel. There has to be consequences for this genocide.

1-13-2009 4:38 AM

citizenbfk

Those who want to stop this ongoing warmongering have to stop voting for pro-Zionist politicians. Now and forever more.

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