Former Israeli ambassador: Why we have to
prepare for war and peace
Israel is a small country with a population
of nine million. It sits on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea end the Red Sea
and borders with Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories of the
West Bank and Gaza Strip. Sounds very smoky with gunpowder, even in peace times,
doesn’t it?
It declared independence in 1947, fought
against Arab nations to establish its territories in the following year, and started
occupying the West Bank, Golan Heights, and the Gaza Strip after the Six-Day
War in 1967.
Despite the size of the land and population,
Israel’s economy is highly developed especially in the high-tech industry, and the living
standard is the highest in the Middle East. Also, Israelis education, military training
participation, research and development spending, life expectancy, and women’s safety
are one of the highest in the world.
However, having been surrounded by hostile
countries and peoples, national security has the highest priority for Israel.
Thus, it has been making a significant effort in intelligence, diplomacy, and
military to protect its citizens and territories from enemies. Israel also has
been a close ally with the US and therefore, the enemy of Iran. Israel claims that
Iran supports terrorists and militants that continuously threaten Israel’s
people and territories. It often strikes back any offensive acts and sometimes
even preempts potential threats to Israel.
Enjoy reading and learn why and how Israel
needs to increase its readiness for war and peace.
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