""For Israel, a country with security challenges that few countries in the world can contemplate, the volatility that we are witnessing in the region is both a cause for optimism and concern," Shapiro said. "But in these changing times, there is one thing that Israel can always be certain of -- and that's America's enduring commitment to its security."" He is right. I am very optimistic about the pace of Israel's demise. Very optimistic indeed.