Now why didn't Israel think of that?

Originally Posted by Letum

"convert to deterrence"?

I have no converted or changed my mind on my attitude towards
deterrence by threat of destruction.

I have no doubt that deterrence works to some extent and never have,
but history shows clearly that whilst deterrence deters war, it does not
always prevent it.

Countless times leaders have thought that they posses a deterrent so
great that no one dare oppose them. Almost as many times they have
been proved wrong.

I consider myself an intellegent fellow, but your use of negatives has me all confused. Would you care to re-evaluate your post?