Interesting and perceptive. Going the other way, however, are many indications that Iran has been ardently preparing for and instigating this fight. They've infiltrated 60,000 young male "tourists" to southern Lebanon, and constantly promised that Israel would soon be destroyed, and are issuing statements urging Hamas and Hizbullah to keep fighting, and ordered Hizbullah to open the second front. There was a meeting between Ahmadinijad (sp), Assad and the famous terrorist Mugniyah, and I believe Mugniyah has been dispatched to southern Lebanon for this fight. Then there is the millenarian desire to provoke the return of the 12th Imam.
We shall see.
Dynoman, see #1054.
Buckhead, interesting that we both noticed this infiltration of 60,000 Iranian 'tourists' (read 'troops') into south Lebanon... but I have not seen the report in very many places. This would seem to be a very important piece of strategic information, helping to explain 'why Lebanon? why now?'
They are there, they are poised and ready.
As pointed out on another thread, there are lots of Lebanese Christians (and others) who are chafing under the rule of Hezbollah in their country. I hope Israel hits them HARD. This is obviously a coordinated attack resulting from Mr. Ahmonajihad's meeting with other ME 'leaders' a few weeks ago. Take the opportunity to show strength and eliminate as many of their fighters as possible.
I am heartened that US spokesmen are blaming Iran and Syria for this. We are in a good spot to DO something about it (ie, bases in Iraq and Afghanistan).
Let's roll. Grab em by the short hairs, hearts & minds to follow...