Israel has been politicized with political correctness much as we have. They jailed their own soldiers for refusing to take action against Jewish settlers in Gaza.
But at least so far, I have to take my hat off to Olmert on this one. Nobody knew it was coming, and they still don't know where the IDF will strike next.
I believe that President Bush gave an all clear for this during recent meetings with Olmert in Washington. I'm just speculating. But Olmert has been considered a very weak pm. That could well change if these operations are successful.