Israel is a very small country with a very small population. It has nomilitary depth. It has to follow a policy of instant and forceful retaliationagainst terrorists and States such as Iran and Syria using terrorism as a weaponto make its population bleed. Israel has to retaliate instantly or perish. Thishas to be kept in mind while judging Israel's action in taking its fight againstterrorism to the Lebanese territory. Israel had no other option, but to do whatit has done.