[twowords]

[ QUOTE ]
I disagree with your assertion that the Arab alliance was not a serious threat in 1967, and that they weren't planning to invade Isreal. It is clear they had the equipment, manpower, and training to do so, as well as support from the Soviets if anyone tried to come in on Isreal's behalf.

If they had been able to coordinate thier offensive, if the Eyptian Air Force hadn't been destroyed on the ground, the effort would likely have been successful and Isreal wouldn't exist today.

This all seems rather straightfoward to me looking at the relative strength of both sides, thier stated goals, and thier actions leading up to the war. You can disagree, but I think you are in error. In fact, I think your a little nuts if you think the Arabs wanted to play nice or didn't have the capability for war.

[/ QUOTE ]

Ok lehigh. Look up "six day war" in wikipedia and read it all, or preferably read a history book. I guarentee that either will dissuade you from your perception of a pre-emptive war. Although undoubtedly, your impression of a "preventive" or otherwise "justified" war will remain and would take a long discussion to unravel.