Don’t know Bibi’s endgame. Can only guess at his immediate goal. If he’s doing what I think he’s doing, causing Hamas to lose face so that they Mussolinize them, I think it’s a strategic mistake. Then whoever does the deed will take over Ghaza, whether they’re ISIS or Salafists or somebody even worse. It would have been far better to have IDF destroy Hamas after a hard battle and make an object lesson of them, so the survivors think a few dozen times before f@#$ing with us again. I’m afraid that even in the best-case scenario, Bibi’s presumed goals, when achieved, will result in Israel living by the sword. Having one 11-year-old son and two infant granddaughters living with me, plus several grand nephews and one new-born nieces living nearby, this gets personal.
I'm sorry for the delayed response....it's been an hellacious week. Thank you for your thoughtful reply.
I'm also sorry to hear your assessment that even the best-case scenario results in Israel living by the sword. I so want Israel to live in true peace with all generations secure in their safety and contributory role in the world.
I'll keep praying.
Be well, my FRiend ....and Godspeed.