I still dont see what makes this time different from any other time. Obama and Erdogan my be looking tot take out Assad but it doesnt look like either one of them is willing to take any real steps to remove Assad. Syria is completely different from Egypt or Tunisia-Assad’s iron grip isnt loosing so much as a millimeter.
I just dont think Israel can say “we’re worried about what Iran might be doing in several years time or later when they get the ability to use nukes”. They at least have to be looking at sanctions and other non-military strategies and wait until Iran mobilized its troops and planes, like it did in 1967 waiting until Egypt and Jordan actually moved their troops to get ready for war. Or wait until Iran actually blocks the an important shipping canal or something. Dont like it anymore than you do, but in this day and age I just dont see how Israel can make strikes based on what it thinks a nation might do.
I disagree. I think Libya was a very real step towards igniting a regional war via Syria (and ultimately Iran). It was the first implementation of the Responsibility to Protect doctrine. That's what will be used as the justification for leveling Damascus.
I also think announcing the alleged Iranian plot against the Saudi embassy was a step in this direction.
Just one man's opinion.