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In the past three years, we've heard from politicians across the political spectrum that Israel is in a war on seven fronts. That's true; but we tend to forget that in every crisis there's a hidden opportunity. The problem is that the opportunity doesn't announce itself – it's not apparent, unless we choose to look for it. And to find it, one needs not just a will to look for it, but also an open mind, and above all, courage. Israel's fronts are viewed only in terms of conflict, but where's the opportunity?

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