Yes, the United Nations recognizes Israel as a sovereign nation. Israel was admitted to the UN on May 11, 1949, and has been a member state since then. In July 2012, this recognition remained unchanged, although the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continued to be a significant issue within the UN and international community.
Not in this era, no. The proof that Israel has prevailed through all hostilities since 1948 is the plain fact that in 2012, the nation still exists.
"Kalayaan: Pananagutan ng Bayan para sa Tuwid na Daan." (Freedom: The Accountability of a Sovereign Nation of Responsible Citizenry)
The Legend of Israel Grimm - 2012 was released on: USA: 10 March 2012
Israel A Historic Land of Hope - 2012 was released on: USA: 2012
The Times of Israel was created in 2012.
Celebrate Israel Parade - 2012 TV was released on: USA: 3 June 2012
Skateboard Nation - 2012 was released on: USA: May 2012
Plum Nation - 2012 was released on: USA: 9 February 2012
The Voice Israel was created on 2012-01-07.
Generation Red Nation - 2012 was released on: USA: 2012 (Red Nation Film Festival) USA: 2013
Stunt Nation - 2012 was released on: USA: 25 July 2012 (internet)
A British 2012 22 carat gold Quarter-Sovereign coin (Elizabeth II),(boxed Proof) is currently retailing for £130 GBP from the Royal Mint.