@jcast @Nochem Not phrasing it was an option, too. Why don't you just let individual Jews use their own criteria to decide what Israel means to them and stick to just criticizing Israel for its actions that you find objectionable. And reflect on why your little research project is racist and offensive. Reflect on why you single out Israel for the justifying its right to exist. Why not Lebanon? Jordan? Saudi Arabia? Canada? Brazil? Because only Jews have to meet your carefully crafted standards.