This really is not rocket science. When I was in High School 40 years ago I did not mess with somebody that would kick my ass.
i think that is a product of current leadership
with Olmert in charge that is exactly the type of Israeli tit for tat response i would expect
however, get someone like Netanyahu in charge or if Arierl Sharon snapped out of his coma or maybe even Barak (very decorated soldier, stunk as a PM though) and a can of you know what could be opened.