Hey David, what do you know that we don't? Muslim nations could not defeat Israel in 1948, 1956, 1967 and 1973 but they have USA on the run? If USA is frightened of Muslim nations, all they have to do is ask Israel to take over. War only lasted 6 days in 1973.
And yes, I know all about Sura 8:65. O Messenger. rouse the Believers to the fight. If there are twenty amongst you, patient and persevering, they will vanquish two hundred: if a hundred, they will vanquish a thousand of the Unbelievers: for these are a people without understanding(end quote). Maybe this Sura was intended for Jews.
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