Will Israel Survive? Mitchell G. Bard Since it first declared independence six decades ago, Israel has endured constant threats to its existence. Though the Palestinian conflict continues to hold the world's attention, it is in fact only one of the nation's long-term concerns. Aside from terrorists seeking to destroy it, Israel must contend with tensions between religious and secular Jews, the demographic challenges posed by a quickly growing Arab population, internal political divisions, and dispute over the water sources that are critical to its survival. In the face of these many challenges, the country's future can seem precarious indeed. In Will Israel Survive?, Middle East expert Mitchell G. Bard explores the remarkable history of Israel's survival and explains how it can triumph over current threats. While he paints a realistic and unflinching picture of the road ahead, his conclusion is ultimately a hopeful one: Israel will not only survive, but will endure long into the future. Dr. Mitchell G. Bard is the Executive Director of the nonprofit American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE) and one of the leading authorities on U.S. - Middle East policy. He has written and edited 18 books, including The Complete History of the Holocaust and Myths and Facts: A Guide to the Arab-Israeli Conflict. He lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland.