We could bat this back & forward indefinitely, I'll agree that the German involvement accelerated the situation, but I can't agree that it's the only reason that Israel is what it is today. There are so many other contributing factors to consider, both pre war & post war ancient history & modern history that quantify the harassment, persecution & tribulations of the Jewish people (without even going back over religious bigotry & hatred) thereby making them what they are today.
But I'll concur with your last two sentences completely.
