For the first time, Hamas proved capable of causing disruptions as far away as Tel Aviv, while Israel was forced to defend its behavior and reputation even with its traditional allies, including the United States. But the biggest lesson for Israel is that it needs to comprehend better the new strategic environment following the Arab Awakening.
从战略战术两方面而言，以色列最近的加沙行动没有取得任何收获。相反，此次出于国内政治目的而采取的行动明显有损于以色列的长期安全。哈马斯首次成功干扰到特拉维夫，迫使以色列在传统的盟友（包括美国）面前为自己的行为和声誉进行辩护。但在阿拉伯觉醒运动后更好理解新的战略环境是以色列应该吸取的最大教训。