#3 Hizbollah knew that effective use of atrocity propaganda, used to blur their use of human shields, would blunt any possible Eurabian concern about use of missiles against civilians. They knew they could stall IDF advances by means of a defense-in-depth system, that would place IDF troops under constant pressure from mobile sources. From the kidnappings in Gaza and north Israel, this war was planned in Teheran. And, given a phony ceasefire and relatively unimpeded land travel of Iranians to Syria, final war preparations will begin the moment the ceasefire begins. |