If not for the fact that Israelis are slated to go to the polls in three weeks, chances are Israel would be waging a campaign against the terrorist groups in the Gaza Strip. Restraint is the rule of the day so as not to disturb the due political process.

h our tails between our legs. We were caught unprepared, and we didn't properly assess the American pressure on the members of the Security Council."

Ruderman Family Foundation survey finds that 80% of American Jews consider themselves pro-Israel; 67% feel an emotional attachment to Israel, and over 70% feel that their personal relationship with Israel is stronger than it was five years ago.

"I already ordered the severing of ties" with the UN Human Rights Council, says PM Netanyahu, as Israeli consulates in the US are asked to take action in their respective states.

The fact the overwhelming majority of the companies are Israeli indicates that there is a more sinister aim at work here.