Reply #16: I disagree completely

[dufrenne]

I don't think its ever been in Israel's nature to underestimate any of its foes. Quite the contrary, I think Hezbollah underestimated Israel's reaction to the incursion. It makes sense - Iran didn't want Hezbollah to show their card just yet. Now Israel is very aware of its tactics, movements, numbers and weaponary. Certainly the group has much support in Lebanon, but these will tend to be pro-Syrian groups. Lebanese nationals, again, do not cry for them. Again, I have many Lebanese Christian in my family who would love to see Hezbollah gone...that being said, they would certainly welcome refugees in their homes....because its the right thing to do.