For the shame that befalls it... Haaretz: Israel blames everyone but itself.
The war on the Gaza Strip has brought Israel's standing to an unprecedented level of decline, yet it childishly closes its eyes and mind. Israel will invade Rafah, even if that means a further decline in its standing in the eyes of the world. Israel has given up what remains of its dignity. It does not care about being a pariah and marginalized state as long as that does not lead to taking any action.