Israel

Israel plans to lay siege to Gaza and openly discusses the merits and legality of cutting off electricity to the strip. The US has already given it's tacit approval to another form of torture, this time collective torture, even as the always impeccably shod, bobble headed Sec. Rice arrives in town for 'Peace' talks.

How can the US, Israel and Fatah negotiate anything credible or lasting with this potential atrocity playing out in the shadows?

And, the international community will, once again, assume it's accustomed position as casual by-standers.