Gaza becomes increasingly religious

The World

People in Gaza have been living under an Israeli-led blockade since 2007 when Hamas seized control of the strip. Observers say that’s led people in Gaza to become increasingly despairing� and increasingly religious. Reporter Linda Gradstein has the story.

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