The Palestinians had choices leading up to the Six-Day War, and they have had choices in the 52 years since. But they always opt for armed struggle against Israel, backing themselves into the dead end where they find themselves today.
Amman officials accuse Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas of repeatedly undermining attempts to ease the dire economic situation in the West Bank. Jorand is concerned that any violent riots over Ramallah's financial crisis could spill over into its territory.
If Israel comes up with a solution to the disputes over its land and sea borders with Lebanon, it will help discredit Hezbollah both in Lebanon and internationally.
Thousands of Israeli-held accounts in the popular Caribbean tax haven are under review, says Israel Tax Authority Director Eran Yaakov. Probe launched after Cayman authorities alerted Israeli counterparts of thousands of Israeli accounts that have previously gone unreported.
Israeli military sappers neutralize 900 landmines planted in the area decades ago by Palestinian terrorists, and later by the IDF as part of the sector's defense. Combat engineering units are working according to a multiyear program to demine the entire area and the project is expected to be finished by 2021.
