Europe’s ground zero and other news and views for Thursday 31 July
Europe’s Ground Zero: Fairy Tales and Fabrications in Eastern Ukraine – “There’s an eerie silence at the MH 17 crash site in eastern Ukraine, even as a civil war and propaganda battles rage around it. Few here seem concerned that the investigation into the tragedy could influence future ties with Europe.” Arab Leaders, Viewing Hamas as Worse Than Israel, Stay Silent - “After the military ouster of the Islamist government in Cairo last year, Egypt has led a new coalition of Arab states — including Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — that has effectively lined up with Israel in its fight against Hamas, the Islamist movement that controls the Gaza Strip. That, in turn, may have contributed to the failure of the antagonists to reach a negotiated cease-fire even after more than three weeks of bloodshed.” Gaza’s Network Of Tunnels Is A Major Hole In Israel’s Defenses - “Many Israelis [are] asking why their forces didn’t stop Hamas from building the elaborate tunnels in