Over at Salon, there is a great article about the current political climate in Israel and the perception of the state's security in the wake of its generally recognized defeat in last summer's war with Hezbollah and the US' inept and unjustifiable intervention in Iraq. Sorry if this has already been diaried--let me know and I'll withdraw the diary.
If not, though, follow the link to some choice bits and a recommended domestic political strategy. Could be eye-opening.