THEN: The war was prepared well in advance.THIS TIME: The same.
THEN: We went to war only to protect “the Peace of Galilee”.THIS TIME: We go to war to protect Haifa and Afula, too.
THEN: We waited for a provocation (the attempt on the life of Ambassador Argov).THIS TIME: We waited for a provocation (the capture of two soldiers).
THEN: “We shall advance only 40 KM in order to eliminate the Katyushas.”THIS TIME: “We shall advance only a few kilometers in order to eliminate the rockets.”
THEN: Sharon acted behind the back of the cabinet.THIS TIME: Olmert-Peretz-Halutz act behind the back of the ministers.
THEN: We destroyed Lebanon.THIS TIME: We are destroying Lebanon.
THEN: Only the PLO profited from the war. A few years later they returned to Palestine.THIS TIME: Only Hezbollah will profit from the war. Their prestige in the Arab world increases every day.
THEN: We were stuck in the quagmire for 18 years.
FOR HOW LONG SHALL WE BE STUCK THIS TIME?