Postcard to U.S. President: Gaza

People in Gaza send first wishes to new U.S. President-elect Barak Obama.

Palestinian residents of Gaza ask U.S. President-Elect Barack Obama to work for peace, and to improve the situation in Gaza.

1. (Arabic) ABDEL-HAMID FAYYAD, 72-YEAR-OLD GAZA RESIDENT, SAYING: "By the name of the Palestinian nation, I ask Obama to find a just solution for the Palestinian cause. I hope that he will be better than the ones before."

2. (English) 49-YEAR-OLD GAZA RESIDENT, ADAM HAMDAN, SAYING: "The most important thing politically, how can Obama push the wheel of the peace, not only the negotiations but the triggers on the ground?"

3. (Arabic) 50-YEARS-OLD GAZA RESIDENT, MOHAMMED ABU AWDA, SAYING: "(Obama), We hope that he will help us to find a solution for the Palestinian case, and to end the siege because we are really suffering, I hope he will find a solution for the Palestinian case and everybody will live in peace."

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[AbeMarthaIsDead]

I was born in the U.S., but both of my parents are from Gaza, I have never been there but I heard my parents stories, they tell me that the Arabs do commit attrocities, but the Israeli's pay them back tenfold by killing not only armed combatants, but innocent's as well. I know that the Arabs also kill innocents, but not in the numbers that the israelis do. I just hope that one day Arabs and Jews will be able to live together in peace.

[CElkhoury]

It would be amazing if it was over. Just because the Israeli troops have left Gaza does not mean the war is over. Unfortunately the war has been going on for over 40 years and still continues today. Both sides have valid points, they need to listen to each other, come to an agreement, and make peace.

[Cheedillow]

God has nothing to do with it, mainly because he is a figment of your imagination, but also because the Israeli conflict is making certain people very very rich.

[gorbochav17]

DEFEND it's land???It's OVERTAKEN the entire area!! With your mentality, I'm sure you felt the Jews had their "just reward" during the holocaust?? I suppose you think praying and sitting idly by would solve THAT as well?

[gorbochav17]

have you ever studied anything that is going on? ...have you ever walked down the street, someone in the crowd decides to fire a weapon at a soldier and the ENTIRE crowd gets killed for that ONE person? How would you react to this? I hope that if you have not felt this feeling and you have the gaul to defend the peope doing this, you feel the pain of losing someone near to you in this manner..

[xXLegacyx]

Free Palestinian! You think just because your little book tells you belong there you can murder women and children. Go to hell you Zionist asshole.

[walkbyfaithalone]

Israel the true Holy Land must protect its land. And God help any nation that goes against Gods will, Why do you think our nation has so many problems when you have someone like Bush that felt it was ok for Israel to give up the Gaza Strip Territory. What us in America needs to do is pull together and Pray for Israel and for President Obama to make some wise decisions when It comes to our Countries Involvement. It is True if we don't stand by Israel OUR nation here in America Will CRUMBLE !

[walkbyfaithalone]

This is just my opinion, so please if you don't agree leave it at that, But I believe truly,it is a tradgedy for anyone to lose their lives in a battle such as this, But we need to stand strong by Israels Side and be their Alli as Biblically we are intended to be. It does say in the Bible any nation that goes against Israel will fall.

[boboko34]

hey..if i remebered it correctly...what you say is exactly the same as waht hamas said. i do think the same..i hope we can meet someday

[CElkhoury]

Please learn history. Palestine has been its own country for over 2,000 years. Israel has taken complete control of it over the past 40 years. If someone came into your home, kicked you out, and gave you nothing, would you not fight for it back? I'm not saying war is the right way, but you need to understand history before you give your opinions. Hamas is a Political group. Not all Palestinians support Hamas; many support Fatah the other political group that wants peace with Israel.

[iceskater204498]

I heard the war in plastine is over coreect me if I am woronge