World Bank Shills for Hamas

On first glance, this report might make one believe that the World Bank has some business-busting investments in Gaza. I don't think so, but how else does one explain why the World Bank is the pseudo-official complaint department for Hamas?

Ten thousand people risk drowning in septic waste as Gaza’s sewage system is threatened by Israeli bombardment and the inability to operate pumps, the World Bank said on Wednesday.

Pumps transferring sewage from large cesspools to filtration basins in northern Gaza are not operating because of a lack of electricity and fuel, the bank said. These pumps are critical to relieve pressure on the Beit Lahya sewage lake structure. The lake’s walls are also threatened “by the potential impact of nearby explosions and sonic booms and possibly heavy rain.”

“Failure of the lake structure would put the about 10,000 residents of the surrounding area in danger of drowning,” the World Bank said. [...]

The World Bank said there were also severe shortages of drinking water, adding that the water utility had only enough fuel to enable one day of pumping, but is unable to distribute it as the Israeli offensive continues.

Despite the validity of the assertions regarding Gaza, it would seem more appropriate for reports of disaster and tragedy to come from a relief or humanitarian organization, not a banker.

Maybe I'm missing something. Nevertheless, it's likely prudent to prepare for reports from the International Atomic Energy Agency of a possible cholera outbreak in Gaza or perhaps dengue fever in Malaysia.

Companion post at The Jawa Report.