Those who are privy to sensitive intelligence information on the developments in Syria and Lebanon fear that we are living on borrowed time. Syria is collapsing and Islamist terror groups in possession of long-term weapons are taking over parts of the country. In Lebanon, Hezbollah continues to arm itself and prepare for the possible launching of missiles on our population centers. These may missiles can cause heavy damage and casualties. The most pressing issue is Iran’s race toward a nuclear bomb, and the mounting tension between North and South Korea should also concern all those who fear for Israel’s security.

And we haven’t even mentioned the Palestinians yet. Yitzhak Rabin used to say that every Israeli has a dream: To wake up one morning and find that the Palestinians have disappeared. Rabin would sigh and add: But this dream will never be realized, so we must find a way to live in peace with our Palestinian neighbors.

Many of us are under the impression that everything is fine. The forecasts regarding a third intifada have proven to be premature, so, seemingly, there is no reason to rush and present plans for a peace agreement or think outside the box. The code words for the existing reality are: All is quiet for now; everything is fine.

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