Tom Friedman - I encountered traveling in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank: a groundswell of relief that both sides have found a way, even temporarily, to stop the insane cycle of Palestinian suicide bombing and Israeli retaliations that totally distorted daily life here. - July 6, 2005

Netanya mall suicide bomb blast kills 2, wounds dozens - July 12, 2005

At least two people were killed and 37 people were wounded when a major explosion occurred at an intersection near the Sharon Mall in Netanya around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening.

Sources close to the prime minister responded to the deadly attack, saying firmly that Israel would react with a heavy hand.

Ooh, that would be so insane, wouldn't it Tom.