ABSTRACT
Since its foundation, Israel’s interests in the Middle East have been conditioned by one dominant factor-its security position as a result of the Arab-Israeli dispute. This basic factor underlined Israel’s foreign policy. It led to a drive for military superiority over its Arab neighbours; to a consistent search for arms supply as well as security guarantees by other major powers. It also meant that Israel’s main diplomatic efforts were made towards countries that could potentially help it militarily and economically.
