Citizens in Gaza have begun cold calling Americans in attempts to get them to vote for Obama in the upcoming election. USA Today reports that 24-year-old Ibrahim Abu Jayab is using Skype (an Internet-based phone service) to leave messages to potential American voters. He doesn’t speak english, but he practiced his spiel: “I’m Ibrahim Abu Jayab from Gaza Strip. I support the Senator Obama from Gaza Strip, I think the Senator Obama achieve the peace in the world and in my area. For the peace, please elect Senator Obama. Thank you very much.”
It seems distinctly possible that many in Gaza view Obama as a less staunch ally of Israel. And, Obama does have some odd endorsements (as does McCain). Regardless, it does seem odd to see Hamas and Gaza citizens supporting Obama so strongly.
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Posted under Election
Written by admin on October 29, 2008
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