Israel Closes Gaza Crossing after Rocket Attack

(20 Aug 08 - RV) Israel today closed its cargo crossings with the Gaza Strip following a Palestinian rocket attack on southern Israel that violated a truce. Israel and Gaza's Hamas rulers have been observing a truce since June, but Gaza militants have sporadically violated the deal by firing rockets and mortars into Israel. An expert on politics in the region, Franciscan Father David Jaeger says it is in Hamas own best interest to make sure the ceasefire is honoured…