[jjotto]

Israel, on the face of it, is increasing the potential for far worse problems down the road.

That's the chorus Israel has been facing since before its inception. Clear and present dangers have to be dealt with first. The US and the UN effectively prevent Israel from preventing "worse problems down the road."

[CMB_polarization]

There is also the potential for Assad to declare war on Israel and unleash what he has. I don’t understand the thinking of a country that suffers attacks from a neighbor and makes no effort to fight back.

[mikrofon]

Dealing with the Devil you know ...

[SunkenCiv]

Well said!