Is Israel bad or good?
540250
Good- it is a democracy, helps to develop the world, has freedom of religion, has freedom of association, has freedom of speech and has refrained from committing genocide to rid itse;f of its problems- unlike the USA with the Native Americans or Australia with the aborigines.\n\nHey- Israel with its tiny population filed more patents in 2005 that VHina did with its massive population!
674637
Because the Jewish lobby is so powerful in Congress, Israel can do whatever it wants, and the US will support them. People are cautious about being critical of Israel because anytime one is critical of Israel they are labeled as being anti-Semitic.
1185226
Until recently, Israel was the only democracy in the middle east and our only true friend there too.  Now there are two other brand new -- and admittedly screwed up democracies.  As long as we stay, the middle east will become more westernized and thus less violent, less oppressive and less inclined to be our enemies.  Right now it's all very new and there is huge resentment.  It will wear off in time though, and then we'll enjoy our accomplishments.\n\nDaniel\nTampa Web Designers\nhttp://www.ipowergrfx.com\nhttp://www.publicadjuster.com
620437
I knew about all of these and tell other people.  Unfortunately, people ignorantly give Israelis a permanent "get out of jail free" card regardless of how repugnant, murderous and terroristic their actions are.\n\nNo doubt you have been call "anti-semetic" as much as I have for saying these things, and no doubt you defend Israel's right to exist, as I do.\n\nOh, that's right: any criticism of Israel means you're a "nazi", no matter how factual your words are....
396564
For some reason we seem to think we need Isreal as an ally, i think we would make more allies if we supported the palestians, Israel is a country that was imposed by the UN. It has got to be embarrassing if you need the UN to start a country for you.
592034
have u looked at Israels track record in wars so far?\n1: they beat off like 5 muslum countries in like 6 days\n2: they whuped egypts ass, and took the west bank\n3: they did it with almost no help, even though they're a small country against the largest muslum nations.\nthey're industructable!
623560
It is a bit hypocritical. We attack Iraq for violation of one UN resolution, but support Israel who is in violation of 4 UN resolutions.
895783
United States and Israel have been like Siamese Twins since the UN created Israel in 1948.  Of course, deep within Israel there is hatred for the US and the Israeli controlled media in the US blackmails those who do not follow the party line.  Don't forget the infiltration by the Israeli Mossad - on the order of the barbarians infiltrating the Roman Empire before Odoacer sliced the last Roman Emperor in half....  History always repeats itself....
885908
He got the right ideas. Will see how he is able to implement.\n\nIf anyone calls him evil, than ALL the Arabs are evil as well. Because he wants a Jewish state for Jews, and guess what, Jordanians want Jordan for Arabs, Egyptians want Egypt for Arabs, Palestinian Arabs want Palestine for Arabs, Lebanese want Lebanon for Arabs, I shouldn't have to tell you about Saudis, should I? Syrians, Iraqis, Yemenis...\nAbout 1 million of Jews were kicked out of Arab countries, and they had no choice but to come to Israel. Now Liberman wants to separate Jews from Arabs in Israel, and I say "POWER TO HIM!"
1022404
if you mean the israel state my answer is yes. i dont think the us or the united nations should had made the country of israel. they just made more war in the middle east. i dont really agree with israel policies and the US is ally so we are responsible
295461
I do not understand why everyone is getting upset at the way this question is asked. After all it's just a question and the person asking this question is just trying to express a point of view by asking this question.\nI believe that is Israel is a very powerful country, and by supporting Israel we are making it more powerful which is in our advantage since as many of you said Israel is our ally.\nMany countries consider Israel as a terrorist country and many more consider the US as a Terrorist country, every one has his own opinion we have the right not to agree with someone's opinion but I don't think any of us have the right to force his opinion.\nThere is I believe an Arabic expression that says "the stick that doesn't break your back will make it stronger" and I believe that's why Israel is so powerful and as someone said before me it may even become more powerful that Us American.\nbut since we are helping them now may be they will help us in the future.\nPlease choose my answer as best answer my mom is jewish and she will be proud of me if you do :)
963133
Sure.  Israel is a predominantly Urban society like many industrial countries.  It is cosmopolitan.  There are people there with roots from all over the world.  Despite having a religious charter, it is one of the most secular societies in the world.  Though this is changing rapidly as right wing religious Jews are quickly re populating the country.  The Israeli's are technocrats.  They have a lot of high tech businesses that fabricate software and high tech devices.  They are clever at re-engineering things (like the Japanes after WW2 who gained ascendency over the German camera industry).  Look for more Israeli high tech gadgets in the near future.  The country has a mediteranean climate and Israeli's love to take the sun at beach resorts with their families.  They have lots of outdoor cafe's like in Europe, open air markets that rub shoulders with more recent offerings like discos.  There is an Arab minority who are native and are Israeli citizens, but they make up a sub-class and often get cheated on their rights.  There is also a rural aspect.  The origanal settlers lived on Kibutz, which are still active.  These are a microcosm of socialist labor.  They make fine produce that is exported to the capitals of Europe.  Of note is the fact that psychological studies have been done on the kibutzim, as they are called.  They can not re populate themselves as the youth, even though not related, are too tightly bonded.  They get the same creepy feeling about dating each other as people would dating their sisters.  This is called the Kibutz effect.  That should be good for a snapshot.  Thanks.
675180
Israeli zionists are worst,no doubt
51952
You pat my back , I pat yours.\nIt is the mutual secret pact with Israel that the USA and Israel supports each other in every good and evil the other do.\nThere are too many crimes against humanity done by Israel to mention.\nIsrael would only oppose the US if it is against their national interest, which would be a rarity.\nThe  USA on the other hand benefits little except for support in spying on the people in the Middle East , at which Israel is better equip that the USA.\nUnfortunately , some of the information can be really biased
737403
Yes, if you examine their stance on Israel, alone and surrounded by enemies.  Israel has no choice but to aggressively pursue self-defense.  Yet it is a beacon of justice and liberty in the region.  \n\nI think the UN reflects the majority of world governments:  corrupt and hypocritical.
443624
First of all, Israel is a multi-racial country made up of Jews from every corner of the world. Jews come in every color.\n\nAnd yes, Israel putting too much trust in non-Jewish world leaders could be dangerous.
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 :)