In the absence of a shared destiny, we are liable to fall into the hands of our ill-wishers who rejoice at the division and hatred and the absurd historical comparisons to the greatest of our enemies.

Since the rest of the world does not endorse Israel’s anguish and given the Israeli doctrine of self-reliance, thjis forces Israel to explore its possibilities, which also includes improved relations with Turkey whose location and relations with the Sunni and Shiite world are all critical. However, President Erdogan sets preconditions for the meeting.

Research from author Jean Twenge shows just under half of US teens say they don’t enjoy life.

Judging from reactions of participants, those who are usually unaffiliated with Judaism feel their own connections to their children, husbands, and community have been amplified. Some also become Israel advocates.

A chain smoker who has survived numerous health scares, 87-year-old Mahmoud Abbas took over as Palestinian president almost two decades ago after the death of Yasser Arafat. "Israel cannot choose the leadership of the Palestinians," a senior Israeli government official says.