(in their own way, the Swiss have a similar positive attitude about being prepared to defend their country if needed)
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That attitude and the defensive measures that resulted persuaded Herr Adolf to leave the Swiss alone during WW-II.
exactly
the Fakestinian Occupiers of gaza perceived, correctly, that the Israeli Defense Forces were asleep at the guard tower ... and that the Israeli politicians were very weak and wishy-washy about defending their little country
perceived weakness leads to getting attacked
perceived strength leads to safety