What makes israel different from most Middle Eastern countries?

Answer 1

The fact that a majority of its citizens are Jewish.

Also the fact that its women are allowed to do the same things that men are;

to be citizens, vote, smoke cigarettes, go to school, walk in front of men

or unaccompanied, and drive cars.

Also the fact that its governments come and go, depending on the outcome

of popular elections, in which its citizens vote without regard for their religion

or gender.

Also the fact that its Christians, Moslems and Jews are able to own homes,

buy and sell land, start businesses, attend universities, and vote in elections.

Also the fact that the maps in its elementary school textbooks show

all of the neighboring countries.

Also the fact that its government has never called for the destruction

of Another Country.

Also the fact that Jews and Muslims have sat simultaneously as judges

on its Supreme Court, and that both Muslims and Jews have brought suits to

its courts and won their cases; and that, by and large, its children are not

raised with the goal of becoming martyrs.