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On a brighter note, Hamas invasion lead to strategic wins for Israel:
Hizballah had to join half-heartedly to maintain their anti-Z chops – and gave Israel an excuse to destroy them
That lead to Syria downfall, as Hizbollah was not able to support the regime againsat rebels
Both of these gave Israel ability to bomb Iran, not being afraid of Hizballa, and having a corridor through Syria.