Op-ed: This past year, Israel reached a high in technological strength and a low in global sympathy. The conflict with the Palestinians worsened, and the boycott movement spread to the heart of the US higher education system. Even the economy, our bright side, took a step back.

Op-ed: Israel may be in need of explicit legislation that will prevent some of the expressions of hatred - from the right and from the left - which contribute nothing to the public discourse.

Op-ed: The Israeli public should be grateful for soldiers who insist on their Jewish right to maintain ethical standards during or after their military service.