Israel-Gaza: Tunnel Vision

The international political winds have shifted markedly against Israel in recent weeks. It is in Israel's essential national security interest to correct course, and fast.

Those who remember the few years after the 9/11 attacks against the United States will recall the strong commonality of analysis, of beliefs, and of purpose that connected the United States with Israel. References to the unique bond of friendship between the two countries were loud and frequent.

But the world is a different place now.