Israel’s+geographic+problems

Israel’s Geographic Problems, 4 Israel was particularly vulnerable due to the proximity of the Arab nations and the vulnerability that stems from its borders. Israel has over 600 miles of land border that serve as access points for Arab armies. In addition, 75% of its population lived in a coastal plain, and many of the cities were in close proximity to the Arab borders. Israel also is wedged in between the Mediterranean and these Arab states, leaving nowhere to run in case of attack. Israel is cornered by this geographic situation, and with several large, hostile Arab militaries (they may have outnumbered the Israeli military by 8 to 1) ready to make their move, Israel was incredibly vulnerable at this point in time.