The world is well stocked with both good and evil roles to play. I personally think abandoning Israel would be evil. Just my gut feeling. In 1948 the Arabs in combined strength could not defeat the Israelis. In 1967 the West had to stop the Israelis from destroying the alignment against her. In 1973, although the enemy achieved tactical suprise in their attack across the Suez and in the desert, Israel still managed to prevail. Closest call they had experienced since the British deserted their Mandate. I think the powers that be in Israel may well have decided that if the future hold their immolation, as nut in Teheran threatens, they will glass the whole damn region. I mean from Tripoli to the Caspian. I bet they could do it. If I was running the country I would have damn well acquired the wherewithal by now. They have the stomach for it I presume.