In a 2009 interview with reporter Shihab Rattansi , Ellison expressed his disappointment at his inability to see the humanitarian situation for himself .
During this trip , Ellison stated that Israel did not permit him to travel to Gaza , where a conflict was occurring .
In a 2009 interview with reporter Shihab Rattansi , Ellison expressed Ellison 's disappointment at his inability to see the humanitarian situation for himself .
During this trip , Ellison stated that Israel did not permit him to travel to Gaza , where a conflict was occurring .