[jveritas]

don't think a shift toward a more hawkish government is a victory for the Hezzies.

If this happens, i.e. Olmert government falls Hizballah will definitely claim another propaganda victory since they will say “because Israel was defeated that is why Olmert government fell”.

[blam]

“because Israel was defeated that is why Olmert government fell”.

Defeated? I'm not sure. Failed? For sure.

[danamco]

A must read book, scary stuff!!!

[dervish]

When the Intifadah 2 ocurred and Barak lost to PM Sharon, the Palestinians did not rejoice that they had won.