Moving on

Overall tension in the country. Egypt has opened up its border to Gaza after 4 years; hundreds of Gazans are running into Egypt now for food, medicine and necessities, but it also means terrorists can come into Gaza. Not a comforting thought for Israel.

Piazzas were filled with activities yesterday ... sure sign that summer is here. Street bands, performers ... all very festive. School holidays will soon begin and city centres will come to live. But security will also be heightened.

The talk about town is Israeli PM's visit to Washington and meeting with Obama. I thought about Joseph and his 11 brothers in view of this visit. Just as the 11 brothers eventually bowed down before Joseph when he became vizier of Egypt. Now we see Netanyahu coming to Washington, openly refusing to accept Obama's speech regarding Israel's situation. And Obama bowed to Israel. The authority of the tiny Holyland bends the will of the most powerful country in the world. And so the world moves on from here.