damageddude

American Jew, mid 40s here. I have a high school friend who moved to Israel 20 years ago and, from reading his Facebook posts, it seems that his and his friends hearts have hardened regarding the Palestinians (though considering the way they insult Obama it could be they are more like our conservative party). It's as if the years of bombs, attacks etc. have taken their toll. Is this common among the Israeli population?

Sad. A just peace looked so close 20 years ago. Now the sons (born in Israel) of the friend I mentioned above will be joining the army in the next few years, extending the hardening to another generation.

but if I can reach 450 pounds,

That's just a shame. I had the gastric sleeve done just over a year ago. Though I was nowhere near your size (or even 450), it helped a lot.