[carton253]

I would think you are right but for one reason. If Israel goes ahead and declares war, she will have to occupy Tehran, Cairo, Riyadh, Tripoli, Beruit, and Damascus for one simple reason. This isn't an Palestinian/Israeli problem. This is an Arab/Israeli problem. Israel's foes aren't just Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Once Israel wins the war, does that automatically mean peace. They have won wars before. In 1949, 1956, 1967, 1973, and 1982. Peace has not been the aftermath. She may have won the "war" but the battle is still engaged...

[thoughtomator]

This time, the USA is fighting the war too. It's a whole new ballgame, and the ace closer is on the mound.

[Cachelot]

Peace has not been the aftermath.

Because the US and the UN persuaded Israel to give up most of what was won. This time, there'll be nothing but scorched earth left of these critters. Then Israel can get on with the business of peace - of course with 17 nukes pointed at every Arab city. And personally, I hope the firing buttons are ticklish enough to go off if a fly lands on one.