I still remember when in 1970 as a Marine Officer, I attended a reception held for us at he by Dutch military in Curacao.  I was talking to a Dutch Major, who had served on the UN Peace Keeping Force in 1967.  He said the "Israel is both antagonist and protagonist."  Since then, I have tried to look at Israel with both eyes open, not listening to propaganda from either side.  

It has made me realize that much of what we believe about Israel is wrong.  Especially, if it comes from the right wing side.

And most of all, I still remember the USS Liberty.