[ExSoldier]

They may intend to absorb damage of their choosing in order to fulfill their greater mission, which is the destruction of Israel.

Astute observation. I concur. Although I would say that were we to pre-emptively strike them first, I doubt it would be a "half measure." Although I don't think we'd be the first to go nuclear, I wouldn't doubt for a moment that the proven-in-Afghanistan "Daisy Cutter" might be on the table for certain missions.

[HipShot]

"Although I would say that were we to pre-emptively strike them first, I doubt it would be a "half measure." Although I don't think we'd be the first to go nuclear, I wouldn't doubt for a moment that the proven-in-Afghanistan "Daisy Cutter" might be on the table for certain missions."

That is my biggest concern, ExSoldier. It would not be a "half measure", which makes me wonder of we have track of all their assets. They have something up their sleeve, and I'd give a lot to know what it is, and where it's hidden.