[InterceptPoint]

Air strikes won't accomplish everything, a ground assault is pretty much called for in this situation, IMO.

Destroying the Lebanese infrastructure is only so useful to the IDF.

The question is, will the Israeli government actually follow through with the necessary actions to stop hezbollah from launching rockets into Israel.

Can't disagree. But the air strikes and the (limited) destruction of infrastructure are preludes to an invasion which is certain to come to Southern Lebanon. As for the Bekka Valley, time will tell but I think so since it seems obvious that a retreat by Hezbollah would be in that direction.

[Pox]

I would think that hezbollah would head directly to Syria if put into retreat mode.

I'm still not so certain that the ground assault will happen, but it may no longer be in Olmert's hands after Haifa being hit with deadly consequences today.

I personally want to see hezbollah wiped out, but still sincerely doubt the resolve of the current Israeli government.