As bizarre and imaginary as it may seem (and actually be),  Jews have believed for millenia  that the God of Abraham and Moses granted them possession of the promised land for all eternity.  This belief is etched in their collective DNA and will not be going away anytime soon.

So, for better or for worse, the reality of the continued existence must be accepted.  However, IMO it is reasonable and fair to say that Israel is in need of a slapdown from time to time about its rogue behaviour.