and putgotkine is back this in context for. it is an important part of the economic cycle down there. and accounts for 7% of the economy. the peak season is not august. nevertheless, it takes time for it to recover. said, we heard from the finance minister. he said that the economy is slowing down. they recommend that israel should widen the budget deficit to underpin the economy. say it could risk israel losing credibility. it has had the desired impact of weakening the shackle. it will boost exports. that account for one third of the israeli economy. nevertheless, the economy will come down before the gaza conflict and it is likely to only make things worse. decisiono me about the to take 1000 acres in the west bank. how contentious is that, so close to this peace agreement. >> it is contentious. agreedhas only recently to the implementation of the cease-fire between israel and hamas militants in gaza. relations between israel and the palestinian authority are frosty, at best. this land is west of bethlehem and on the other s