Summer ending

Mounted police at night

The much awaited attack by Lebanon finally came ... relieving us all from the suspense. A barrage of missiles were fired into northern Galilee at Israeli military targets. In return, Israel fired a barrage of missiles into Lebanon. It was all symbolic gestures as both the lebanese and israeli leaderships do not want a war. The attacks were compulsory gestures to appease their home crowds. After all Israel in 2 weeks will be holding elections. Nevertheless military presence has been stepped up throughout the country.

Bumble bee

Summer is almost over ... and someone reminded that it's just about 110 days to Christmas. Time surely flies. The 2nd decade of the 21st century will begin. The beginning of autumn can be felt in the nights when temp fall to 17 degrees. Rain clouds have blown over us the past 2 mornings ... right over us and into Jordan. Soon the jewish High Holy Days will start ... Rosh haShana (New Year), Yom Kippur (Atonement) and Sukkoth (Booths/tabernacles) all within a month. Most shops and offices will be closed or work shorter hours.

Nothing eventful here in the local newspapers ... but everyone ... and everyone here whether jewish or arab ... is talking about the situation in Hong Kong. Most don't understand why it's happening other than it's popular discontent. Arabs admire the staying power of this 3 month protest ... which they have not succeeded. Israelis are curious as to why a small thing could blow up like this.
Well one thing everyone agrees on .... there's no turning back for Hong Kong. Some new solution must be found ... one outside the present dynamics.