[gcraig]

Great point. We need to keep focused on the facts.

[altayann]

Except for the sad fact that they aren't actually true.

Israel GDP: purchasing power parity - $110.2 billion (2000 est.)
Saudi Arabia GDP: purchasing power parity - $232 billion (2000 est.)
Source: CIA World Handbook

Please don't make me indirectly defend the Arabs by refuting your nonsense.