brilliant spoof. some background:
Gaza is home to 1.7 million Palestinians, most of whom are refugees. Since 2007, Israel, with the collusion of Egypt, has imposed a blockade that prevents free movement in and out of Gaza, sharply limits imports of basic goods and all but bans exports. The siege has devastated Gaza’s healthcare system and many key medications are at zero stock. After carrying out a military coup in July 2013, the Egyptian army destroyed almost all of the tunnels which had been used to transport fuel, food, construction supplies and other essential goods to alleviate the impact of the Israeli siege. As a result, daily power cuts of 8 to 12 hours per day have lengthened to 18 hours for most people in Gaza. The power crisis has disrupted the already degraded water and sanitation systems, resulting in shortages of clean water and sewage-flooded streets. UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestine refugees, forecasts that, unless the siege ends and life is allowed to return to normal, Gaza will be unlivable in seven years time.