 After a number of skirmishes with its neighbors, Israel was referred to as 'Fortress Israel' (FI) -- small, yet determined, armed to the teeth with the latest laser-based Missile Defense and armed Floater Stations guarding its borders.It is an extremely dangerous place to live - unless someone has been fighting here for a long time for the Israelis.Israel's government remains as it is today, with the parliamentary structure altered by the tremendous power reserved by the head of the military.