Speaking of Israel...

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In the past, the IDF used to demolish houses of Palestinian families if one of their relatives had been involved in terrorism. It was discontinued by the IDF because there was no proof it acted as a deterrent. In fact, there were clues it had the opposite effect. Netanyahu reinstated the policy to make himself tough.

And in another episode, the Mossad advises the USA against sanctions on Iran because they predict it would be counterproductive. Netanyahu had pressed for these sanctions vigorously, with US republicans following his lead.

But sure, Israel is in safe hands with a tough guy like Netanyahu and his flock of pliant republicans. It wouldn't do to have weak-minded organisations like the IDF or the Mossad deciding how to do things.