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Hamas, Valentine's Day, and the Economy

Who knew that Hamas could help put smiles on happy couples’ faces this Valentine’s Day? Approximately 25,000 carnations left Gaza yesterday en route to Denmark, marking a major economic stimulus to flower growers who’s income sharply declined following Hamas’ takeover of the strip and the beginning of Israel’s restrictions on cross-border traffic. While Gaza exports flowers, Qatar Airways embraced a campaign to import one million candles to the Strip to symbolize “light and hope”.

China intends to begin importing cars to Israel later this year, kicking off the campaign with the delivery of two of its models to the country for market testing and training.

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