" support that Israel (and especially the US) appeared to gain in the Arab world will weaken as soon as it appears that Hezbollah and its sponsors may end up winners."
Quite true...
The "Hero's" of the Arab world are all DEAD, and anyone who can stand against the west is seen as the new "Leader".
With a constant parade of bad press, and supposed Israeli "Indecision", the Arabs are beginning to rally to Nasrallah....
I can end that sentence:
... the Arabs are beginning to rally to Nasrallah, future martyr, very near future martyr.
http://fallbackbelmont.blogspot.com/
For a different take on possible Israeli strategy, various concerned Freepers may want to read the postings under the Heading "Pulp Fiction". It's speculative but a lot better grasp of probable Israeli strategy then wwhat people like Ralph Peters et al are showing.