I agree with everything except I don’t think that the motivations of the Bitem henchpeeps have a speck of idealism. In this case, hatred of Israel is a big motivator.
Idealism can emerge unawares from hatred. Just look at Nazi Pellousi: exploding with all sorts of idealism yet without a drop of hatred - according to her. When a reporter asked her about hatred she snarled a hate-filled reply.
Some term that 'self righteousness'... :^D