Why bother going the route of a diplomatic cease fire? That merely delays another inevitable conflict.

The harsh reality of humanity is...diplomacy only goes so far when dealing with organizations, societies, and nations that can't help but meddle in the affairs of others.

Hezbollah/Iran feels justified in it's firm stance against Israel.

Israel feels justified in their preemptive move to snub future Hezbollah/Iran attacks.

I assure you, the two sides are not ever going to shake hands, pat each other on the back and sit down for a picnic. They hate one another.

Vehemently at that.

Once you've eradicated a pest infestation in your own yard, the next obvious place to assure the prevention of future infestations is to cross your property line...and stick it to bugs before they stick it to you.

While I do not condone Israel for blasting the crap out of Beirut, I do feel they've the right to protect themselves from their aggressors...every bit as much as Hezbollah has the right to protect itself.

If the outcome is one or the other being wiped out of existance...well...life does indeed go on.