@Alon @phillmv @stevenbodzin @BenRossTransit everything depends on what comes after, if we get to an after before a broader war.

al qaeda FAFOed in a sense, but also basically achieved their objectives. i don’t doubt Hamas’ incumbent personnel will have a FAFO experience. but it will take greater wisdom that the US managed, or than Israel is displaying so far, to achieve an afterwards supportive of its interests rather than ultimately Pyrrhic.