Israel has been out of control for a number of years. It is possible to say this without being anti-semitic (a defensive accusation frequently made by those who support Israel no matter what they do). The government there does as much as it can to offend it's nearest neighbors and Palestinan citizens and subjects, then says "stop! Right now, we want peace!" They do this at a point when everyone is too worked up to even consider it. It's like they want to get in their last licks before making everyone else stop.

It's schoolyard bully tactics.

SRS