GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — As part of a campaign to counter the Israeli government policy of destroying the homes of those who carry out terror attacks, Palestinians are contributing to fundraisers to rebuild houses destroyed since the Oct. 1 outbreak of the unrest in Jerusalem.
Hassan Khreisheh, second deputy speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council, believes the fundraising demonstrates the popular social solidarity among citizens. The people felt they had to step up because the PA and other factions have failed to provide financial and political support for the ongoing uprising and have been unable to protect those affected by the Israeli practices, he said.