Last summer Israel was swept up in a wave of social justice protests, but instead of stimulating a profound public discussion they became a missed opportunity. Yes, the activists involved in this summer's protests are disappointed that petty politics have shut out most of their leaders. Yes, attendance has been pitiful compared to last year. But evidence of a shift in the public agenda shows that the summer of 2011 has made a lasting impression on Israel's collective consciousness. A Haaretz poll from last week showed that the popularity of both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz has sunk pretty low, to 31 percent and 19 percent, respectively....
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