Israel has only acted within "International law" because it has never had to confront "Interntional Law

Not true. International Law applies to Gaza 2014.
It is acceptable to counter an aggressor who attacks civilians indiscriminately, breaking International Law.
If that aggressor further breaks International Law by operating from civilian areas, it is still acceptable to counter them if certain provisions are adhered to.
Israel did.

Your pathetic argument that the Israeli regime must be innocent because Western politicians have continued to have friendly relations with her

Democratic governments are not uncritical of Israel.
Israel's settlement policy has come in for strong criticism, but there is just no evidence of any massacres or atrocities.
Just accusations from Israel's enemies, and propaganda.

We have to hold our noses and deal with some unsavoury regimes because of their strategic assets such as oil.
Israel has only orange juice.
No-one has to be their friend, but decent democracies like to encourage others, especially in a region otherwise devoid of them.

The west's silence is based entirely on the fact that Israel's supporters are politically and economically influential
Who??
Israel's enemies have a lot of clout too!
The whole Arab world.
The whole Muslim world.
Every corrupt regime that fears democracy.

You said you don't claim "Israel is innocent"

You dishonestly put it in quotes claiming I had actually said it.
I never have or would. You lied, not me.
No country is wholly innocent.
All I have done is to put their side, just as you put the opposite side.

How could any fair minded person object to both sides of an argument being put?
What is your objection Jim?