This is the only Jewish state in the world. It is the only democracy in the Middle East. The response to terrorism and hatred will be by deeds. There is much to be done. The Negev needs to be built up and greened.
Water desalination is another challenge and the search for the soul of the nation continues.
The conflict between the secular and Orthodox, the conflict between Orthodox and non-Orthodox, the place of the Arab minority these are all still on the agenda. If Tel Aviv is to be like Paris, we do not need it we already have Paris. And so, my three weeks in this amazing country made me realise that the focus is not only on the dream of peace with the Palestinians. It is on the building a future that the Israelis hope will be better for all. The site is still being built but now contains some useful information -especially the FAQ page.