Economics drive Israeli - Gaza relationship

Comment at Truthout:

"...until we start dealing with Gaza as a political problem rather than an economic problem or religious problem, until we start addressing the political drivers that animate resistance from Gazans -- the right of return, the right to self-determination -- Dr. Sourani spoke very eloquently about the right to live and the freedom of movement -- until we start talking about these political rights, the situation in Gaza isn't going to change." 

It's the economic incentives that drive the politics. There are individuals and institutions that are profiting from the plight of the Palestinians; they are the ones making the politics as they are. The Israeli military 'earns' billions in U.S. military aid to defend against threats from Palestinian terrorists (has parallels to 'fear for my life' defense in extrajudicial police shootings in the U.S.). Israeli construction companies earns millions (billions?) building settlements in the occupies territories. Israel profits from export of Palestinian sourced products. 

Another metaphor: the living conditions in Gaza are completely man made. Climate disruption is also man made. In many places on the planet, climate disruption may lead to a level of disruption equal to or surpassing that of Gaza today. Men have made these situations. Men can mitigate these situations.