Israeli Suicide Bombings Hit a Low

You bring up an interesting point.

Chaim is discussing a Jewish concept of "al tiftach peh l'Satan." Here is something I found on the Web which defines it:

"Do not open you mouth to the Satan" (Kesuvos 8b). It seems that somehow, by bragging about something, we invite disaster, in the form of the Satan, or rather, the Prosecuting Angel (same thing) doing a serious investigation into our right to own such a good thing. Verbally calling attention to something good can create a reality of Divine judgment, as we see from the beginning of the story of Iyov. If only G-d hadn't bragged about Iyov's righteousness...

For those interested in a rational (as opposed to a mystical) understanding of the concept see here: www.ottmall.com/mj_ht_arch/v28/mj_v28i55.html

I believe you are confusing micro (personal) behavior and macro commentary. If what you were saying were true, a newspaper should basically not report good news. And if IRIS were to find a way to somehow decrease its publication of good news, I think that could drive people over the edge.

How kind of you--great suggestion.

Excellent point. I was trying to say that myself, but you articulated it better.

In Israel, there is a split between the political leadership and the professional military, which is supposed to operate on strict considerations of security.