Critical Thinking Questions   Map List       If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.     1. Which states share a border with Israel? Why is this significant? 2. Prior to the 1967 war, what was the approximate length of the narrowest portion of Israel? Why could this have been of concern to the Israelis? How did conquering the West Bank help deal with this problem? 3. What vulnerabilities does Israel face along the Gulf of Aqaba? How could this potentially affect Israel’s economy? 4. In what ways did the occupation of the Sinai improve the military security of Israel? In what ways could it have exacerbated tensions with Egypt?