Tactical Victory or Strategic Defeat? (Part II)

With an extensive background spanning three centuries, the US, as the primary producer of global conflicts, has acquired a profound understanding of the long-term repercussions of employing military force on populations, particularly in the Middle East, where Islamic ideology holds sway. It is clear that such actions would only serve to foster their eagerness to engage in military resistance. The experiences gained from interventions in Afghanistan, Syria, and Iraq have undeniably conveyed to Washington the adverse outcome that arises when military offensives primarily target innocent civilians, as it invariably leads to their radicalization. Consequently, the surviving civilians may become active adversaries, seeking retribution and aiming to destroy Israel while aspiring to establish a free homeland. The US, unlike Israel, demonstrates a partial opposition to the bombardment of civilian populations, as it possesses a deep comprehension of the implications that such a strategy entails. While these assaults may yield tactical victories, they invariably result in strategic failures on a larger scale.