We are dealing with an Israeli government full of left wing crapweasels. Why are you shocked that they would lose their nerve? Up until now, Olmert has been best known for using his army against unarmed Jewish civilians at Gush Katif and Amona, and for grabbing his ankles the minute he sees a Pali.
I'm surprised he ever started the airstrikes in the first place.
Not shocked at all. Now I would be shocked if Olmert actually ordered boots on the ground in Southern Lebanon and the Bekka Valley.