Islamic Jihad suffered a significant blow, when it failed to exact a price from Israel. Most of the weight of the operation fell on the strong wings of the air force.
Hamas was left out of the round of fighting and effectively prevented its expansion. Israel should not rush to the conflict in Gaza, but it should also not shy away from it – certainly not when opposing a small and brazen organization like Islamic Jihad is opposed. The money entering the Gaza Strip is mainly mainly financed by Iran, but in times of crisis is conducted through Cairo.