Oden 1 Robert J. Oden Mrs. Rogers ENG 4123.13 4 March 2003 Israel: A Country in Turmoil Israel, whose country has a rich historical background, is the center of much tension in the middle east. Since it's creation on May 14 1948, there have been hostile feelings between Israel and it's Arab neighbors. There has been many lives lost on both sides by terrorist and army regulars. And country is hard pressed on the economy to support its vast military. But …showed first 75 words of 940 total…

…showed last 75 words of 940 total…Israeli troops surrounded Beirut. The following day the army occupied West Beirut. From September 16 through 18, the phalanges who were allies Israel, killed hundreds of Palestinian refugees as the Israeli troops encircled the camp leaving no escape. Israeli inquiry concluded that they had failed to stop the massacre. So, with all these troublesome occurrences happening in that small little country, it is no wonder that the country is divided into two different beliefs, actions, and people.