I think most Americans even American leaders often assume that the other people in the world are like them but just living somewhere else you're speaking a different language. They have very limited appreciation of the extraordinary cultural differences. Israel has fought many wars they've survived them so far. They can't really afford to lose any of them, which is tragic and difficult. The only thing I would add is that when I said it's there's no solution I don't mean to suggest that nothing can be done.
As Israel turns 75, has it fulfilled the promise of its founders? Daniel Gordis of Shalem College talks about his book, Impossible Takes Longer, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts looking at the successes and failures of Israel. Topics discussed include the history of Zionism, the plight of the Palestinians, the Jewishness of the Jewish state, and the current debate in Israel over judicial reform.