Alpher answers questions about the opening of direct peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians and the appointment of Major General Yoav Galant as the next IDF chief of staff.
Alpher discusses the broader implications of last week's Lebanese border skirmish and the meaning of Israel's decision to participate in the UN's inquiry into the Gaza flotilla incident.
Alpher comments on the escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip, the likelihood of direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians, and the relation of demographic issues to Israeli-Palestinian peace.