<p>For more then fifty years, Israel has been a country which has caused controversy and debate all over the world. The eyes of the planet, no matter if it is for a good or bad purpose, are on Israel daily. As much as it is valid to study the conflict Israel is engaged in with militant Islam and the Islamic world, frankly it is necessary to understand Israel’s rationale for existing in the world. Through this understanding a better grasp of some of Israel’s past, present and future actions as a country can be realized.</p>