They are like the 'National Guards' of America. Part time warriors. Hand to hand combat with Hamas, they met their fate on October 7. Previous victories--including even in the war of 1948-- using superior technology and weaponry have given them a little too much confidence.
Yes. But there are 'their plans' and then there are others' plans.
No one is a 'bug' here. Hamas proved on October 7 that they are certainly not a 'bug'.
Having said that, I don't know what Hezbollah is going to do... that's the game changer and the Litmus Test...
Don't be so sure.
Study previous two World Wars and other major wars, especially on the Eurasian continent. Countries/nations took advantage of whatever advantages were available.
Already China has taken a great advantage in last several decades of American prestige and resources drained...
Honestly, I am shocked by the Arab/Muslim/Persian responses so far from several countries who are or might get deeply involved. The responses are measured; often plausible deniability. Biding their time. Same with Russia and China--watching carefully.
I would be very very surprised if this...
Not anymore!!! Putin is cornered and he knows who to hit now. There was a front page NY Times story most of yesterday about how Putin has cold shouldered Israel in this latest conflict. You know, Netanyahu sort of anticipated that and he quickly called Putin for support after the October 7, 2003...
Imagine the mightiest 'power' in the Middle East: First humbled by an imprisoned militia like Hamas on October 7, 2023. Then asking for and getting American weapons including replenshing the Iron Dome. Then getting two American aircraft carriers deployed to Eastern Med. Sea. Also getting...
Indeed, things are unclear.
Even with all the rumors are Hezbollah involvement, Americans are quick to absolve Iran (and by extension Hezbollah) in this conflict. Israel had already said days ago that they don't foresee Hezbollah getting involved. There is no willing in America to get deeply...
It doesn't matter who.
There seemed like an unwilling for Hezbollah to get involved and right now, NY Times is reporting that Iran was taken by surprise about the Hamas attack last Saturday. Hezbollah won't move without Iran prodding. So Hezbollah either directly or allowed some Palestinians...