This is the key to peace in the middle east--the fighting must continue until Hezbollah is defeated totally. This is the lesson from history. When there is war, if one side is allowed to be totally defeated, then there will be peace; for a time.
Consider World War II. Since Germany, Italy, and Japan were defeated and unconditionally surrendered, they have not been a threat to peace since. In fact, they all 3 have become allies of the United States.
Consider further our wars with England. Now they are our greatest allies.
But, conversely, when our enemies were not totally defeated, they remain a military threat to us and to the rest of the world; North Vietnam and North Korea.
No, let Israel deal fully with Hezbollah and utterly defeat them. They may not become allies, but at least there will be a good long time of peace with them.
I agree.And besides,everytime there is "heat" between israel and one group or another of their aggressive neighbors,and Israel bows to international pressure by nations who do not have the survival of Israel at heart,and Israel stops short of utterly defeating the attacker,the aggressor only perceives Israel as weak and plots to gain strength for yet another attack. Hizbollah didn't gain the ability to attack even as long as they have in this war overnight.
Israel knows that the stated aims of these terrorist groups are to annihilate it. You can't stop short of complete victory,and undeniable defeat for your enemy,under that circumstance.