it was a war. stuff happens.
as the English soldiers they killed in the 40's could tell you. Israel plays hardball. always does . always did.

the Israel victory came as a surprise to everyone. Particularly to the surrounding states , who had been threatening to kick Israel into the sea for years.

I get anti-Israel e-mails with every post nowadays. Some are sent to me by good friends. Recently I heard Leon Rosselson call Israel 'a criminal state' from the stage.

I can't help but wonder if these vociferous critics ever take into account the many years and the two invasions made with the intention of destroying Israel.

I cannot see why they begrudge the jews one country. There are many muslim nations - none of which seem well governed or ruled humanely. if it were a case of enlightenment versus darkness, i could understand why the liberal left hate Israel and spend so much time cataloguing their shortcomings.