Violence In Perpetuity

If Israel can show restraint, what might the near future look like?

Iran’s retaliatory drone and missile strike yesterday was reportedly largely thwarted, thanks to U.S, Jordanian, and I’m assuming Israeli defensive responses. In light of the growing turmoil in the region (much to Putin’s delight?), what could it mean if Israel decides not to respond to the Iranian response? Anything? Would there be any significance in an Israeli decision to interrupt the mindless cycle of tit for tat?

Or will Israel/Netanyahu file away this act of aggression and recall it later, respond ten-fold at some point down the line, and just keep the deadly stupid game going?

Isn’t there anyone who’s growing tired of this ugliness? Don’t we by now have a large enough body of evidence telling us that the back and forth hasn’t solved anything? Oh yeah… I forgot– war is good for business. Silly me.

Don’t forget to keep your God in the loop then, regarding next moves. And make sure you have your stock response and a stack of condolence letters ready for all the families who lose loved ones for no good reason, in the prime of their lives.