31.  But news shows quickly began introducing the Jewish state to the first Jewish ticket partner for a major American political party.

32.  But Israel was formed as the Jewish state.

33.  But since the election of right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in May, foreign investors have become hesitant about doing business in the Jewish state.

34.  But that was the same period when Yasser Arafat took on Hamas, and eight Arab countries opened trade or diplomatic ties with the Jewish state.

35.  But that is a demand Barak has said he will never accept because it would tip the demographic balance in the Jewish state.

36.  But the Israeli cabinet reiterated Sunday that the Jewish state would not unilaterally halt its attacks in Lebanon.

37.  But Sharon intended all along to press the campaign to Beirut and impose a new regime in Lebanon that would be friendlier to the Jewish state.

38.  But the move drew harsh criticism from Lebanon and Syria, whose peace negotiations with the Jewish state have been fruitless.

39.  But, it is a resolution Israel will never fulfill if it is to remain the Jewish state.

40.  But, the Jewish state finds itself playing the ambivalent host to the Christian millennium.