Anyone who criticize (sic) us should suggest an alternative. …Gaza is open, the economic situation has improved, and I am surprised why they have decided to shoot.
Israeli president SHIMON PERES, reacting to CNN host Piers Morgan asking if his country’s response to Palestinian missile attacks have been “disproportionate” and whether airstrikes on Gaza were simply provoking more anger toward Israel.
Piers is doing very well in pressing Peres on how Israeli occupation and blockading of Gaza has led to the suffering of Palestinians there, but Peres isn’t budging.