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