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I’ve been reluctant to write about Israel’s bombardment and invasion of Gaza this past two weeks for the simple reason that the ordeal has struck me as, to borrow a phrase from Bismarck, “some damned foolish thing” in the Hold Land—and one which, I hope, doesn’t precipitate a worldwide disaster like the original "damn foolish thing” in the Balkans. The invasion also gives one a strong sense of déjà vu. In Hollywood, big-budget movies that are embarrassing flops thankfully don’t generate sequels. In foreign affairs, things are different. Much as if an exec had green-lighted Istar II for a Christmas release, Israel seems intent on presenting us with the second installment of The Invasion of Lebanon. The cast is even mostly the same: Ehud Olmert is back, now flanked by new blonde co-star with the alluring name of Tzipora. This time round, Hamas has replaced Hezbollah the hate-filled, towel-head villains who just won’t acknowledge Israel’s right to exist. http://www.takimag.com/2634/