'The Lilliputian state of Israel'

SST: 

"... The Lilliputian state of Israel, armed to the teeth and dependent on the United States seeks to dictate terms to the US for a renewal of "negotiations" over a possible peace between said Lilliput and the Palestinian community.  The US is not really an interested party.  The US is seeking to broker someone else's deal.  So, why are we willing to bargain with Israel over this? We deserve to be treated this way.  Our situation is somewhat analogous to that of parents who are dominated and bullied by children who have learned that they have nothing to fear from such parents. "