In response to what Hayat wrote: I think the economic concerns of a visit like this are very real. Israel spent $25,000 an hour (can you imagine!!) and closed down all the main streets of Jerusalem for security reasons. Do you have any idea what it cost Bahrain?

Sounds like there were many of the same concerns and complaints as Israel (traffic, slow downs, etc).

Here’s the link to my article: http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/01/09/israel-president-bush-visits-israel/

Maya

Israel Writer, Global Voices Online