And the Six-Day-War put paid to the notion of whingeing weak-kneed dependent Semites for many. It had a good side and a bad side, both of which we are seeing in this thread.
In cinematographic terms, Jews went from "Gentlemen's Agreement" in 1947 to "Little Drummer Girl" in 1984.
As a Rabbi who served in Alaska once said, the difference is between a people perceived as helpless and acted upon to a people perceived as in control of their own nation, hence making difficult decisions of State which will inevitably lead to criticism.