I agree. Suggesting the two situations the same primarily ignores the fact that there is no legitimate opposition leader in the wings and secondarily is but an attempt to diminish regional national security interests and throw any concern for stability and the plight of Israel under the bus.
There is no-one in the wings who is our ally, now. If we were to pick a winner, making it clear that our support depended on reciprocal friendliness, then an opposition leader elevated to national leader might feel gratitude for our help. I’m afraid that time is quickly passing, and we have another Iran on our hands.