That really jumped out at me. Among nasty neighbors, Iran was clearly the greater threat.

The Zionist dream of a Jewish homeland isn't possible if Jews are outnumbered or feel compelled to forgo the democratic traditions that are Israel's strength,

The Zionist dream of a Jewish homeland isn't possible if Jews are outnumbered or feel compelled to forgo the democratic traditions that are Israel's strength.

There are large question marks among many Israelis about what Sharon will do the day after evacuations are completed, ... Many think he will not go further than this. But if the two sides are encouraged by the U.S. and other outside players to get back to negotiating, there is potential for the disengagement process to lead to renewal of political dialogue between the two sides.

We are not downhearted, but we cannot understand what is happening to our neighbors.

Today, I went on to my neighbor's house and told them, "You will listen to great music whether you like it or not.