Contrary to popular belief that Israel is a dangerous place to visit, official data indicates that one is less likely to be killed in Israel than in the United States. Just ask anyone who has been to Israel recently.

British and French interests of 1916 created a host of problems over the next century. Today, Israel should worry about the different world views that have developed between itself and the West. But the new situation also presents Israel with opportunities.

A 19-year-old Israel Defense Forces soldier from Upper Nazareth died shortly after being stabbed repeatedly in the neck and chest on Wednesday morning on a bus traveling from the northern Israeli city of Afula to Tel Aviv.