True, Peace. They (Israel) are in a very dicey spot...inevitably, under the circumstances...but they are not a subject population with no real power to manage their own land or destiny. Quite the contrary. They are THE regional power that calls the shots and holds the big stick, including a nuclear arsenal.

Their neighbours have more to fear than they do. As Mr Dylan said, "Neighbourhood Bully", indeed.... ;-) (but he was being sarcastic when he said it)