From Serbia and Brazil to Israel and the US, four elections in 10 days have weakened Israel's diplomatic position, threatened key alliances, and raised questions about its political future.

The gathering is set to include two defining ceremonial milestones: the signing of the founding document and a formal reception at the President's Residence.

Can we keep some kind of security zones in Gaza and Lebanon for some period of years beyond the years we have already kept them? Very likely. As large as we currently have? No way.