Whipping Gaza into shape

Shoplifting in Gaza could soon cost you an arm and a leg – well, maybe just your hand.

The Jerusalem Post reported today that Hamas wants to institute Sharia law in Gaza and bring back classic Sharia punishments such as whipping, cutting off hands, and crucifixion.

Meanwhile, what gets protested in Europe? Israel’s blockade. Not that Hamas wants to whip anybody caught drinking.

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