Asymmetrical War or Proxy War
Bull Moose has an interesting take on the asymmetrical war concept regarding Israel and her neighbors.
The odd coincidence I have found is that Hammas and Hizbolla or one of the failing states around Israel starts a fight (no comment from world opinion at that point), and then starts getting their butts kicked. Israel, understanding how to deal with bullies, proceeds to give the instigator a real thorough thrashing. It is at this point when Israel is called to restrain herself and to not pick on the losers so much.
Now the question, who would cry of the destruction of Hammas or Hizbolla? Syria and Iran most likely - two countries who have sought the destruction of Israel publicly and violently for the past 30 years at least.
The real enemies of Israel, Iran and Syria, want her destruction. The real patsies in this fight, aside from the international press and professional hand wringers, are the leadership and rank and file of Hammas and Hizbollah. They don’t understand that their patron states don’t mind if they are anihilated by Israel.
