Just kidding, obviously. It's not Israel trying to defend Israeli citizens against openly stated genocidal intentions - an act known in media and diplomatic circles as "disproportionate retaliation" - so they can do whatever they want:

The last time Israel killed 100 people without hysterical cries of massacres and UN resolutions of condemnation was... anyone? Never? 60ish years of nationhood, and Israel has never been allowed to defend itself militarily without having to devote significant time, energy, and money to defending itself diplomatically in international forums. Maybe they should ask Lebanon what the trick is. We suspect it has something to do with "not being Jewish".

You know what though? The Bush administration consistently restrained Israel throughout Lebanon II because it didn't want to undermine Lebanon's political stability. Nice to see that's working out so well.

References:
* Lebanese army resumes shelling of Islamic militants [Ha'aretz]

Previously:
* World Approves Of Israeli Defense Minister's Promise: We Will Kill 10 Terrorists For Every Soldier Killed, "Negotiations Are Out Of the Question" [Video]
* World Just Fine With Israeli Utlimatum To Palestinian-Based Terrorists: Surrender Or Die
* Safeguards in International Law - Yeah, We Were Just Kidding About That

Cross-posted to:
* The Astute Bloggers
* Israpundit