Russian forces may not be ABLE to “punish” the Israeli forces for bombing targets within Syria.
First, you have to get them in your sights, then you have to USE the capability you have.
The Israelis, on the other hand, have a very high interest in keeping the Syrians from shelling their territory.
I just thought the wording of the statement was kind of funny...
“We’re not going to stand for it, man!”
That said, if I had to put my money on one or the other, it is going to go on the Israelis every single time.
Shooting down their own plane indicates that their capabilities are limited. They will not militarily attack Israel.