My mistake. :) The Israeli govt. statistics didn't mention birthrate, but population growth in general. (cut/pasted from above)

"3. In 1997, the population increased by 142,000 persons - 2.5%. The various population groups showed the following growth rates: Jews 1.9%, Muslims 3.5%, Christians 2.3% and Druze 2.5%.

4. In 1990 and 1991 - the peak years of mass immigration from the former Soviet Union - the Jewish population grew by 6.2% and 5.0%, respectively. Since 1992, the annual growth rate of the Jewish population has been between 1.9% to 2.4%.

5. Since the mid-1950s, the percent of Jews in the population has declined from 89% to 80% (in 1997)."

And there's still the Palestinians, remember. So there. :)

"You know, I don't think the rest of the world is required to establish their states and run them according to your view of what is best for them. Pretty arrogant view, IMO."----GUEST

Did I say that they were? I'm here giving my OPINION, just like you. Since when is having an opinion 'arrogant?'

----Lepus Rex