CUTTING OFF ELECTRICITY AND IRONY

Biting The Hand That Fuels Gaza (BackSpin)

Israel put the PA on notice: reductions in electricity to Gaza will begin on December 2 if Qassam fire continues. Israel's critics should note the this ironic Haaretz photo-caption:

The Ashkelon power station both provides Gaza with much of its electricity and serves as a prime target for Qassam rocket fire. (Limor Edrey)

Israel to Start Reducing Gaza Power Supply on Dec. 2 - Yuval Yoaz
Israel is to begin gradually reducing the power supply to Gaza on Dec. 2, in response to the ongoing Kassam rocket fire at Israeli communities, Attorney General Menachem Mazuz told the High Court of Justice Thursday. The Palestinians will be given a one-week notice of the intent to begin reducing the power supply. The defense establishment would "follow the effect of the power reductions on Gaza residents with attention to the commitment not to cause a humanitarian crisis." (Ha'aretz)