Divisions in Israel, another problem.

INTERNAL DIVISION MAY HAVE SENT A MESSAGE OF OPPORTUNITY

MASSACRE MAY ENHANCE CONSERVATIVE POSITION

In the months leading up to this present crisis in Israel there were lots of serious protests and a clear division as to the future direction of the country. One had to do with the selection of Judges who make ruling not based on a law or constitution, but it appears to based on public opinion. Judges are selected by an unelected panel of judges who then pick more judges, reform of the system seems to be needed.

Then there seems to be a growing near majority of Israelis who desire to expand Israel to its historical boundaries, that is the present west bank. How that can happen is in itself a very controversial issue. 

There is also a growing movement to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem and return to biblical traditions of worship. Much of this is opposed by the secular population who it appears to be more focused on traditions than biblical law.

While for now the focus is going to be survival and jockeying world opinion, which for now is on the side of Israel, eventually those divisions will need to be dealt with. 

This crisis may incline many in Israel to re look at the policies of the growing conservative side.