Analysis: The understandings reached between US Secretary of State Kerry, Prime Minister Netanyahu and King Abdullah in Jordan could definitely contribute to a change in atmosphere, but their actual impact on the wave of terror will only be seen later this week.

Op-ed: There is a deep and loving friendship between the Jewish people and Shabbos. For millennia, Shabbos has held families together, creating the space we need in our lives to connect with one another, and nurturing our connection to the enduring Torah values that make Jews Jewish.

Op-ed: In an article in The Washington Post, Steven Levitsky and Glen Weyl claim they support the boycott against Israel for their love of Israel. But one cannot reach a peace agreement by supporting a campaign that opposes any peace agreement.

Analysis: Based on his statements of support and understanding of the challenges facing Israel, PM-designate Justin Trudeau is well positioned to carry the pro-Israel consensus forward. While the tone may change, there is ample evidence that support for Israel will remain a stable fixture of Canadian policy.

Op-ed: The prime minister's bureau employees were unaware of the success of a false PR campaign, which firmly fixed distorted facts in people's minds which are stuck in their heads to this very day.

Op-ed: No one knows what would have happened had Israel's prime minister survived his assassination attempt, but 20 years of failure indicate that a peace deal with the Palestinians would not have been signed: The gaps were too big, the expectations were too high, and the leaders feared the political and personal price they would have to pay.