"I remember, way back in the late 60's, when I had no real opinion of any sort about Israel, and the 6-day war happened. Everyone was very impressed how "little Israel" so utterly defeated the larger Arab forces around it. I was impressed. I thought, "Boy, that's a plucky little outfit, that Israel!" I started collecting their stamps, because the whole thing got me interested."

Have you also read about the Yom Kippur war when that same "little Israel" was attacked by it's surrounding nations on the one day in the year when they felt that no-one would attack - the most holy "day of atonement"? They were unprepared for this attack yet they still managed eventually to win. I'd almost have to agree with Martin that they were the chosen people - or at least that God was on their side if only during this unprovoked and cowardly attempt to destroy them as a nation.

Frank L.