Silverquick,
Good posts, But I believe Israel did a pre-emptive attack in the 6 day war. Their intel. showed that the Eygptian, Syrian(sp?), and Jordian Forces (if I remember correctly)were massing to attack. Instead of waiting to be attacked they acted. I don't believe that Israel is pure as the driven snow, Israel IMHO deserves the land they occupy because no one has been able to take it from them.
As for their intel. and fighting capabilities they are second to none! I for one wouldn't want to scrap with them.

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