Its priorities still reflect what exists today.

And Russia can’t be counted on to keep Iran out.

From suicide bombings to rockets to fire-kites.

And it won’t discourage terrorism.

Moral and strategic imperatives.

With serious ramifications for Israel.

It wants a victory, but underestimates Israel’s willingness to use force.

Israel must be ready to use force if necessary.

The Ben-Gurion doctrine vs. the Dayan doctrine.

The regime’s economic dilemma.

Israel may be the sticking point.

The Islamic Republic is in Syria to stay.

And the moral case for Jewish exercise of power.

Deterrence, not grand initiatives.