Well I think there is more destruction and killing on the way, can Israel stop without committing a few more massacres? 

In any possible scenario, Lebanon is a victim of this war. I tend to believe the scenario where America persuaded Israel to take the opportunity to secure the north by neutralizing Hizbullah, which could lead to a solution with Lebanon, or at least a weaker Hizbullah with international forces in the south most probably. 

It’s not working for America in Iraq, and going into a possible war with Iran (after striking nuclear reactors and key targets) will not be easy at all, the security council gave Iran till the end of August to stop Uranium enrichment, so I do not foresee a war anytime soon, at least not until mid 2007. Israelis will be needed in that possible war, but of course they should not be distracted by Hisbullah or Syria. 

So why not attack Lebanon now, kill many people (who cares), have Hizbullah fire most of its missiles and then have international forces secure Israel’s north in the meantime? Probably Iran at the same time wanted to strengthen Hisbullah in the north of Israel in an attempt to prevent an imminent American/Israeli attack, or at least have a thorn in their throats. 

Maybe, maybe not! What’s certain is that Lebanon is a victim here.