People who are scared that syria or iran might get sucked into open confrontation with Israel have no idea what they are talking about. Syria's army, especially, would be obliterated in a second if it moved a finger against Israel. Assad is no fool, what he wants most of all is to stay in power, not destroy Israel. I don't believe that his antagonism towards Israel is motivated by a truly anti-Semitic or pro-Palestinian state of heart. He, like any dictator, needs an enemy to demonize in front of his people to justify his dictatorship. A dictatorship only lasts so long when there is nothing nearby for it to confront. The only Syrian who would not benefit from an amical relationship with Israel is Assad, as his power would soon falter.
- posted by Maxime @ 9:25 AM (0) comments

 
one observation about the israel-hezbollah war: i haven't heard about any violence by palestinians on israel since the war began. no hamas suicide bombings, no rocket attacks from gaza. maybe the media just haven't been reporting this stuff, though that seems unlikely. also, i would think that if hamas and co. wanted to continue doing this stuff, now would be an optimal time, with israel's attention focused elsewhere. maybe they're scared shitless of what would happen to them. i really have no idea. it's just something i've noticed.
- posted by Maxime @ 7:28 AM (0) comments