Israeli children play with a rifle as they visit an Israeli army weapons exhibition in the Gush Ezion settlements area on May 8, 2008 during celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Israel�s creation. Israel today threw a huge birthday bash to celebrate 60 tumultuous years during which the Jewish state made great strides forward but failed to achieve peace with its neighbours. Getty Images logo Getty Images 21 months ago

Israeli children play with a rifle as they visit an Israeli army weapons exhibition in the Gush Ezion settlements area on May 8, 2008 during celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Israel�s creation. Israel today threw a huge birthday bash to celebrate 60 tumultuous years during which the Jewish state made great strides forward but failed to achieve peace with its neighbours.