It would appear not.

The Israelis and the Palestinians are in deep conflict once again.  I guess there are only so many rocket attacks the Jewish people can take before they get fed up.  One can understand why by looking at the country of Israel.

In 1947, the United Nations approved splitting the country of Palestine into two states, one Jewish and one Arab.  Less than a year later, the Jewish state declared independence (which was recognized immediately by the most powerful nation in the world at the time, the United States).  This plunged them into an immediate war with the Arab state (and their neighbors, who just happen to all be Arab).  Israel won these wars and annexxed even more territory, expanding their borders beyond the initial United Nations partition plan.

This is just recent history, and Israel has fought battles against its neighbors and the Palestinians ever since.  As they receive aid from the United States, as well as access to military technology (and are also extremely resourceful themselves), they have never been defeated.  If they were, Israel would be obliterated off the map by the victors.

The Israelis take no chances.  They are not afraid to go on the offensive, and their spy service and internal security service (the Mossad and Shin Bet, respectively) are the best in the business.  They have effectively and ruthlessly carried out many kidnappings and assassinations.  In fact, they warned the United States about 9/11 long before it took place.

All of this conflict stems from religion.  Despite the obvious reference to the domain name, I do not consider myself religious and I do not understand hating someone because they are of a different faith.  Religion is supposed to preach peace, yet look at all the conflict throughout the world that it inspires.  It is supposed to provide hope and joy, yet millions of people have been killed in the name of religion.  Peace and harmony, faith and understanding…but at what cost?