Although Israels accomplishments over the past 19 years often border on the miraculous. the little country and its 21/2 million inhabitants are still faced with numerous problems. particularly from the standpoint of security against hostile neighbors. as well as economic and social problems. Notwithstanding these difficulties. Israel continues to move forward in absorbing and integrating the 11/2 million Jewish immigrants whohave entered the country since 1948. in developing its meager natural resources and its economic capacity. and in creating a successful and wellfunctioning democracy which has striking similarities to our own country. It is most unfortunate for the peoples of the Near East that Israels Arab neighbors insist on maintaining a state of war and are constantly threatening to annihilate the Jewish state. This situation only continues toheighten the tension in the area and to encourage an arms race. instead of bringing peace and economic development. and political stability to the Near East.
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