] "We fly a U.S. flag today to show our support to all
] American peace lovers, those like Rachel," said
] Palestinian farmer Hassan Abu Toa'ma, 24.
]
] It was a rare change of pace for Rafah, where American
] flags have more often been burned than held in reverence
] since the Intifada began in September 2000.

The sheer topsy-turvy mix of nationalities on this story touched me. Palestinians offering sympathy to Americans? A Hebrew news source reporting the Palestinian situation with sympathy? Perhaps this girl's tragic death can bring all sides together, for a brief time at least.