Military types I have spoken to have said the military has, for a long time, known how to deal with this, but their hands are tied, and its not politically correct within this administration.
To Whit...when attacks happen, the response that they will recognize remains constant. In open air areas with options open 5 times a day, large muslim groups gather for prayer. A well placed single piece of ordinance (these individuals prefer a Daisycutter) in their midst, would make the point.
When a Christian monument or relic is destroyed on purpose, well placed ordinance at their holy sites or at a mosque when lightly attended would be the response.
According to these people, it would not take long to make the point. Two responses are, 1. they would back off, or 2. they would go crazy. If 2, continue the lesson till they choose 1.
One way or the other, the lesson would be learned.
This is not the first time I have heard this scenario.
Perhaps, new Administration, new rules.
I thought we should have dropped a small nuke on one of their big holy sites and told them Mecca would be next if they didn’t behave.