This is what I want to know: why does not the government of Israel not pay the New York Times for propaganda services rendered? Look at this piece of propaganda: "Israel’s connection with nature runs deep, and there are many ways to gain access to its diverse landscapes. The 580-mile Israel Trail allows hikers to venture from Dan in the north to Eilat in the south. It is divided into 40 segments marked by the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, founded in 1953...Because of its variety of terrain, Israel lends itself to adventures both extreme and soft... Boaz Langford — a soldier in an Israeli Army unit that specializes in rescues involving supports and extreme climbs. So I gently rappelled my way down the 130-foot cliff, feeling increasingly secure and ultimately exhilarated." Personally, I am feeling increasingly disgusted and ultimately nauseated. (thanks Electronic Ali)