how do you feel about the situayion in israel?
479337
Israel is the second greatest nation in the world. Of course the USA is #1.
130781
Answering that question from a purely intelectual position, the answer would be no - you can appose the statehood of Israel without apposing the existance and livelihood of the Jewish people.\n\nHowever this idea is impossible to seperate.  That is like saying I am anti-Germany but not anti-german.  If you claim to accept a people, but also claim to want to remove thier legal right to the land they have enhabited for thousands of years... it would be difficult to seperate the two issues.  \n\nNow, with the understanding that most poeple would not like to label themselves as anti-semetic, I can understand why they would choose a label of anti-israel instead... they don't necessarily want to catagorize themselves with people like Adolf Hitler, who was clearly anti-semetic.\n\nHowever, those in the Middle East who appose the Jewish state of Isreal, whether individuals or countries, have little problem acknowledging thier anti-semetism.  Do you recall the recent quote from that Iranian official?  He had no quams stating directly that the Jews should be driven into the sea (eliminated).  Also the Palestinian's new government lead by the Terrorist Group Hammas has declared the same while in the same breat asking for money resources to help thier government.  \n\nWell, we have to ask ourselves, is it possible to be anti-isreal and not anti-semitic?  How could we support the Jews and nor support the continued existance of Isreal?  I don't need to worry too much about it, I support both, but if you don't I am open for suggestions.  Let me know
660561
I'm an American and I don't love Isreal or Jews, so please don't generalize and lump us all together. As for giving them part of the US, there are already more Jews in America than there are in Isreal. That is the reason the US seems so pro-Isreal, the Jewish population controls a lot of money in this country which influences politics. Just because I'm an American doesn't mean I agree with this, or my government's foreign policy concerning Isreal. If you have a problem with America, aim your anger at the government, not the people. Contraying to popular belief, both here and abroad, the American people play quite a small role in the government, particularly since many do not vote.
415543
God said to.\n\nGod said he will bless those who bless Israel.\n\nAren't we the best country in the world?\n\nIf not, get out.
540889
i support zionism.  everybody deserves a home, but where can the jewish people go?  now they have Isreal, so they should keep it.  but that land was arab land, taken from other people.  who has the right to decide who gets what land? well, mabey superpowers :).  i am truely happy for the jewish people that they finally got a place to call home after thousands of years of hardship and opression.  i hope Isreal lives a long and prosperous life as on of the only civilized countries in the Middle East region.
145241
Considering Pakistan was part of India until the U.K. dismantled India into two countries before it left. I side with India. Same thing as in Palestine. The Israelis have an inch and want a yard.
818147
.\n\nwe feel its what made the whole troubles in the middle-east, and its terrorist country\n\nBTW, I'm not Palestinian. I'm Jordanian :)
288999
Honestly, in my mind Israel is connected with Christianity and a couple of nice people whom I know from there, also of course rumors of the funny little greediness u have and a really special way to make business :)
1002691
I think it is very foolish to blindly support Israel. The Arab/Muslim world's voice is ignored, and while this is being done, we will NEVER have world peace. (Here it comes: I am going to be branded a nazi anti-semite.... again, which I am NOT) I am saying: Let's LISTEN to what they have to say. I am not proposing the destruction of Israel, but sadly, Israel is regarded as a bastion of western democracy by some in the west, but as a cancer by most in the Arab/Muslim world, and the ONLY solution is to sit down and LISTEN to EVERYBODY'S view.\nI have had people writing to me pointing out that Egypt is a shining example of the acceptance of Israel in the Middle East;\nwhat a misconception, while they are receiving billions of dollars from the US, they are only paying lipservice to this socalled acceptance. The people in the Middle East allege that the state of Israel was IMPOSED on them, (which is partly true) and this will remain a festering sore in the search for peace in the region. Certain interest groups in the Western world have equated the call for a serious and analytical look a the situation as being 'anti-semitic' (the 'last taboo', as mentioned in the question.) While this 'equation' is heeded by western leaders, terrorism will flourish. Israel is acting like a little boy whose older brother is the strongest in the the school, and by extension, the little brat is going around doing whatever he likes, knowing that his BIG brother will protect him.\nWe should ask ourselves: For how long are we going to allow this situation to continue? Until we are FORCED to sit down and LISTEN, or until we have a war between religions? Is it too much to ask to LISTEN?
215416
i'm from israel! its the best place to be!!sure i can help u. flootzy@yahoo.com
97563
I believe the state of Israel has a bright future.  All they have to do is great rid of the Palestinians (aka Terrorist)\n\nAnd im also a proud Zionist!!!!
257200
wait. As an orthodox Jew let me answer the question. It is true that many opposed the creation of the state of Israel at the time because they believed that only the Messiah can come and recreate the Jewish state in Israel. Once the state was founded that became a mute point and from then on it was only a question of how one should interact with it. some try to limit contact while still living in Israel as much as they can. Others openly embrace Zionism and there is a strong Religious Zionist party in Israel. But I can guarantee you that 99.99% of all orthodox jews (there are always some nuts) want the state of Israel to continue, they might want some changes, but then again who dose not because they know if the state were to no longer exist millions of Jews could die at Arab hands and the rest would be scattered like refugees across the globe.
193267
I hope so.  If not Israel can deal with it themselves.  Any country that can defeat three countries in seven days is not a country I would want to mess with.
1094982
No\nNo\nNo\nYes\nNo\n\nI'm an atheist, but I know a religious war when I see one...\n\nI support Israel because they (Jews) deserve a homeland and where on Earth is a more appropriate place for them than Israel? The Israeli people have manged to create a livable place in that desolate countryside, all the while defending themselves from attacks from nearly every country around them...the Arabs could take lessons, I mean if the Palestinians devoted as much time and effort into governing themselves and making their environment more livable and pleasant as they did to killing Jews, there wouldn't be a need for all the violence. Do you see what I'm getting at? Am I making sense here? Think about it.
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I dont think I can answer that question fairly for a couple of reasons... \n1. I dont live in that region so I dont really know what life is like for each side (dealing with constant bombings, roadblocks, the occupation... etc) \n2. I'm not a Muslim nor am I Jewish, and those religions play a huge part into the conflict and how they perceive the situation\n3. My perception of the situation is probably distorted because I am a Westerner and my only source of info is the Western media (and we all know how fair and accurate they portray things!!!) \n\nBut if I absolutely had to choose I would probably side with the Palestinians, because they had their land taken away from them, and their lives uprooted, in order to give Israel a homeland.  BUT I do not, under any circumstances, think that makes it acceptable to send suicide bombers into Israel to kill innocent people.  That will just make Israeli's treat the Palestinians even worse... making it a never ending vicious cycle!\n\nI watched a movie called "Paradise Now" (or something very similiar).  It's about the conflict between these 2 countries and it really gave me a greater insight on what is going on over there... It made me think and question a lot.... pretty good movie!
636176
ISRAEL of course!! (Never underestimate a sh it disturber) I should know as I'm one. Seriously though ...think about it...considering their location and the fact that they are the only Jewish Nation and they are surrounded by Muslim countries...wouldn't you think it would be in their best interest to promote peace and to have a peace agreement. Sometimes you have to give a little to get a little. To me not having to live in fear everyday of my life and constantly look over my shoulder and wonder if that day will be my last or if my kids school will be bombed that day etc is a huge deal. I would be willing to cut off my right arm (literally) for such a compromise. Israel however has the great USA backing them so they can afford to stir the pot, piss in the faces of their neighbours and stomp on their faces, kill their women and children etc cause they have a trump card which is don't mess with me or I'll set my big brother on you! This is the reason for all the terrorists acting like maniacs...they are mad at the USA for helping Israel kill their people by providing them with money and weapons. If the US hadn't been doing this all these years Israel would have been more compromising long ago and the world would be a better place. I think the USA is a great country but they would be better off giving their vets and poor people the money or better health care, housing and education instead of throwing the money at Israel every year. Even the Bible tells you to look after your own first. (Charity begins at home) so they should look after their own peoples needs first then help others after (if they really need help) Just my opinion!
436332
Id support Israel doing it if it felt threatened.