As the events in Afghanistan rightfully takes center stage on world agenda, the Israeli Prime Minister’s visit to the US takes on less importance. But in the long run both issues are likely to shape developments in the Middle East. Meanwhile, following an incident where a soldier was shot almost from point blank, Israelis are angry at the strict limitations on Israeli soldiers to fire at terrorists. And coins are main theme of the archaeology report this time – together with the Prophet Amos’ earthquake.