What will Israel Be Like in 50 Years?
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What Israel Will Be Like in 50 Years By Sylvie Kraus In just fifty-five years, Israel has built a thriving democracy; an economy whose per capita GNP exceeds the combined total of its four neighbors-Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt; eight universities that contribute to advancing the world's frontiers of knowledge; a life expectancy that places it among the healthiest nations; a prolific culture utilizing an ancient language rendered contemporary; and an agricultural sector that has shown the world how to tame an arid land. However, despite these achievements, major challenges abound. The first and most obvious of these challenges is the "Peace process". If the issue is not resolved, then Israel does not have a bright future. If Israel gives up the territories, I see it staying much the same, with natural growth of the ultra religious population. If not, then it will either end up a bi-national state or apartheid-style...

