[harrowup]

Israel obtained the Golan, WB and the Sinai in 1967 with a pre-emptive strike against Egypt which began the fabled Six Day War. It is not Israel's land.

[Texaggie79]

As far as land goes. Might makes right. The Mexicans claimed the south of Texas but we, along with the U.S. solved that little spat. You win, you get the land.

[RightWhale]

a pre-emptive strike against Egypt

The blockade of Al Aqabah was considered an act of war. In international law, it was an act of war, so Israel did not need to declare war, they were at war. Just like WTC911, which put America into a state of war, no declaration necessary on America's part.