As international attention once again focused on Israel, TIME Jerusalem Bureau Chief David Aikman was reminded of some advice that the Israelis often pass on to arriving foreign journalists: "Anything can happen." After reporting this week's cover story, Aikman is convinced. Says he: "In January the local gurus were predicting that the annual inflation rate would reach 200% and the Labor Party would maintain its lead until the June elections. Within a few months, all of the safest predictions were sourly mocked by events themselves." Aikman also marvels at the business-as-usual attitude of the Israelis, despite a growing...
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