I'm with you on this Paul.
My parents always taught me, support Israel, because they aren't ever going to lose.
It's the country that created the UZI. They teach, from junior school level Krav Maga (Israel's Martial Art), that is designed for the person to be as dangerous up close, with or without a gun!!! It's compulsory for all Israeli's to be in the army. Yep, women included in conscription!!! They have to put in a certain amount of time into weapons shooting each yet.....by law! They whole history is built on war, and they have managed to survive this long, surrounded by enemies, fighting going on daily!
Them be some hard bar-stuards!!!
In regards to Egypt:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-20353223