There is also no use in expecting international understanding to last, despite the hints sent our way to that effect recently from both near and far. A single strike will not be condemned, and if so then only as lip service, but ten strikes will be - and harshly.
The world shows very little patience for the stronger side, and Israel is certainly that. Forbearance will quickly become exhausted, not only externally but internally as well. It is therefore not recommended to rely on the declarations of public servants and rank-and-file civilians who swear by “letting the IDF win,” giving it all the time in the world, and dealing with the Gaza problem “once and for all.”
Hard to win hearts and minds when lives are being lost…
