In its June 21 edition, the New York Times runs a lengthy, 25-paragraph, front-page article by Jerusalem correspondent Isabel Kershner about Israel's decision to ease  its land blockade of Gaza, which fails to present a full, fair and accurate picture ("In Concession, Israel Relaxes Gaza Blockade -- Praise By White House -- Restrictions Are Eased on Land shipments; Sea Limits Stay").For starters, Kershner writes in her lead paragraph that Israel's decision "could significantly expand the flow of goods overland into the impoverished coastal Palestinian enclave, isolated by Israel for three years."Gaza, of course, has not only been isolated by Israel during this period.  Egypt also has joined in the Gaza blockade.  Since Gaza borders both Israel and Egypt, the land blockade would be meaningless if Egypt didn't partner with Israel in isolating Gaza and closing its crossing at Rafah.Kershner seems to be aware of this -- but only near the very end of...(Read Full Post)