I think both you and kabar would agree at some level. The question is when the US would get involved. Aside fro mmateriel support, a la 1973, I cannot see US troops being committed unles they are a final resort. In other words, only when the Israelis have no other option but to bring out the Jerichos, then the US would commit troops.
Thank you for finding the right words that I could not. That is what I meant.