(Washington Post) David Ignatius - Hizballah believes that the Islamic forces arrayed against Israel are winning - thanks to the carnage wrought by suicide bombings. While such operations are often seen in the West as a tactic of desperation, the leaders of this Lebanese Shiite militia view them as a successful weapon that has put Israel on the defensive. Suicide bombings aren't driven by poverty, neglect, or irrational fanaticism. They are motivated by a belief that killing Israelis will bring military victory.
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