The great Israeli disconnect is the chasm between day to day life in Israel and the way the country's portrayed in headlines. Life in Israel is far calmer, safer, smoother and lovelier than the media coverage - pro or con - suggests.
It is almost a foregone conclusion that the president won't authorize the 40,000 soldiers requested, but he probably will authorize a smaller number. Any increase, as opposed to embarking upon an immediate exit strategy, would be a grave error.
Vol LXXIII: I worked for an Israeli company for 3 years. The company is closed and my employer left the country. How do I get my severance pay? They also owe me a month's salary.
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