GOD, GLORY AND GUTS

I am writing this post to pay tribute to the country that was in the making long before its declaration of independence, in 1948. Israel, the land of the Jews, is a contemporary example of dauntlessness, immolation and audacity.
I heard a lot about Israel and its compilations, but when got my hands on a Leon Uri’s novel, called ‘Exodus’, I was spell bound. A country surrounded by seven hostile nations, at present has a growing and self sufficient economy. The end of the gruesome World War 2 brought about the literal slaughtering of millions of Jews. It was time they unite all over the world and return to their holy land, where the 10 commandments emanated. That small stretch of land was the bon voyage of many Jews who wanted to live with dignity and freedom. It was theirs 2000 thousand years ago but after the world war it was occupied by Arabs.
They poured into their holy land which had turned barren in the course of time. People came trundling from every corner of the earth leaving behind their past for a new and bright future. The land was unrewarding, for it was sand that was on the top of the fruitless land. Vegetation was required to sustain life, a life that seemed to be in jeopardy for there were many who couldn’t see the Jews in their vicinity.
But they kept going, kept fighting with only their sacred verses in their stomach, they turned a desert into a habitable land.
They built and guarded their creation, a farm made out from the marshes under the scorching Sun. Day in and day out they toiled and toiled for they had to survive, they had to fight for their right to live.
Arab attacks mounted day by day, and the Israelis, with meager weapons fought on, head on and saved their land from the clutches of the avaricious Arabs.
A handful they were when the started, but with audacity they went on to create heyday for themselves and their next generation. It was a never ending fight that haunted them day and night. Being abhorred, they had no choice but to fight.
And yes they fought and will keep fighting with a united front men and women alike. They built Israel. Eretz- Israel!
The day they declared independence, seven armies rolled in and devastated their land, but with all might and courage they defended themselves, in an exuberant manner.
With skill full tactics they dashed the hopes of the invading armies, and they fought on, with each and every Jew turning into an intelligent fighting machine. It was battle of the minds and each time the Israelis won.
They lived on and established them selves, making the barren land bear fruits, fruits of courage and valor.
This was their story! This is their story!