Israel’s attack on Hezbollah’s communication devices raised expectations of a decisive shift in their war of attrition. Instead, the fighting has returned to a standoff.

Hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah have seen a swing. However, since Tuesday, tensions have escalated after the Lebanon-based militant group alleged that the Jewish nation was responsible for exploding devices,

The criticism of the tactics and the fact that it inspired some laughter from besieged Israelis speak volumes about the moral sickness afflicting many Western liberals.