This would have justified a symbolic attack whilest exporting less weapons and terror which Israel may have correctly interpreted as a victory.

Now we have a very substantial provocation by a party working on nuclear weapons. After they can threaten Armageddon they can export nearly unlimited harm short of existential.

We'll be hearing a justification for a preemptive strike on their ability to make war shortly and in 90 days half their leadership will be dead.