Subject: Re: kidding ourselves
Which is why they've all been cozying up to Israel recently, since they pose the only real military danger to Iran comparable to what was lost when Iraq switched sides.

So Dubya furthered Israeli peace with its neighbors? Interesting. I realize you're describing an "enemy of my enemy" situation, but still...

So if Hamas is sufficiently degraded that they can be ignored for a bit, you said "the deal" that precipitated the Hamas action was only on hold and could continue. Once that deal is in place, how would that affect Hamas and Iran? Maybe it would be strategically wise to do that. Checking Iranian influence could only help Israel.