Posted on 05/11/2008 3:35:21 AM PDT by knighthawk
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Israel has reached a grudging peace with its immediate neighbors, Egypt and Jordan, and the Arab world at large seems willing to accept its permanent presence. Yet a relatively nearby Muslim nation, Iran, is pursuing nuclear weapons as its president publicly threatens Israel with "annihilation."
Israel's neighbor, Syria, continues to give sanction to terrorist groups, accepts nuclear-weapons aid from North Korea and maintains close ties with Iran. Yet, at the same time, it's reportedly pursuing secret back-channel talks with Israel aimed at reaching a settlement.
Despite its major inroads in amassing political support across the globe, Israel remains threatened with boycotts and political isolation by elements within worldwide academia and organized labor.
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