Gather Together, O Nation Not Desired

Libya, whose ruler is the Middle East Peace Envoy's favourite former mad dog, has drafted a UN statement expressing "serious concern" about the Righteous State's rampage in Gaza and calling for an immediate cessation of all military activities by both sides. Naturally, the United States is opposed to any such statement, particularly if it goes into the Security Council's official records, on the grounds that it might be "similar to a press statement issued by members after Israeli warplanes launched the offensive a week ago that was not heeded". The permanent members of the Security Council have met with Libya to discuss the possibility of issuing another press statement which would assuage Washington's concerns. Some Arabs are expected to appear at UN headquarters tomorrow "to urge the Security Council to adopt a resolution ending the Israeli offensive", which the US will presumably also oppose, on the logically consistent grounds that Israel does not have a very good record when it comes to heeding Security Council resolutions, either.

Meanwhile, courtesy of Haaretz, it is possible to watch Israel's attack on Gaza from the only point of view that really matters.