Apparently, there are some newsworthy items coming from Israel, so here they are:
First of all, the Israeli Defense Forces predict that Iran can build a nuclear bomb by 2011. I truly wish that Obama would show some resolve on this issue rather than focusing on something as futile as Afghanistan.
Second, Israel is continuing its settlement expansion by building 700 apartments. Israelis love it, but as if it were a surprise, the Obama administration is not happy with it. It makes no sense to chide a longtime ally while you are not dealing with the antagonism coming from east of Jerusalem. Again, the Obama administration lacks a sense of priority in foreign policy.
On a lighter note, Israel is seeing a rising percentage of those making aliyah the first time this decade. This particularly positive bit of news, particularly during a global recession, is a more positive note, something which will, G-d willing, hearld the Messiah soon.
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