The massive American naval and military presence in the eastern Mediterranean may restrain Turkey, Iran, and Hezbollah from entering the conflict. Russia is tied up in Ukraine, and China wants to prevent anything that would block access to Persian Gulf oil. That reduces the battle to Israel vs. Hamas. Netanyahu is one of a handful of world leaders who actually have combat experience. He knows what has to be done. Urban warfare is difficult against a well prepared enemy. The question arises as to whether the Israelis of 2023 are as resilient as their grandfathers in 1948 and 1967
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