"The only thing to do is kill Nasrallah now."
I really hate to be the pessimist about this war between Israel and Hezbollah. But Israel has lost the war. They did not lose because they did not fight valiantly, Nor did they lose because they did not have successful campaigns. They have lost the war for several reasons. The prime reason for losing is the ineffective leadership of Olmert. Olmert was afraid to take action. Then when he started to take action, he got scared and reversed course. This scenario repeated itself so many times in this short conflict that the enemy knew how to manipulate Olmert's proclivities to make Israel appear even weaker. A second reason for having lost the war is the extreme anti-semetic media coverage which colluded with Hezbollah in creating staged massacres. These false reports where repeatedly broadcast to create sentiment against the Israeli attempt to protect the country. Another reason for losing the war is the United States continued association with the United Nations. Attempting to help Israel through UN channels has never worked and, more often, hurts the Israeli cause. And a fourth reason for Israel losing the war is the failure of the United States to stand firmly with Israel and the failure of the US to speak up firmly against those who have been trying to stop Israel from protecting themselves.
Again, I hate to be so pessimistic, but Nazrallah is still alive and is claiming Hezbollah victory while Israel withdraws their troops. This whole episode has set back the WOT at least 50 years.
Just remember...things are not always what they seem to be. Be patient.
No, the US gave them more then enough cover to do whatever they wanted. If the outcome is as you say, its not the fault of the US.
I have really tried to keep my hope up, but it is flagging mightily. I am afraid you are correct.
The Arab League has been allowed to take over the UNSC, and to me, that spells the end. The UN refuses to acknowledge Hezb. and only critizes Israel.
Olmert is sacrificing his entire country and allowed Israel to be raped by the Islamists. It will get worse in the days to come, unless there is a miracle (and I do believe in miracles). I just pray right now, that's all we can do.