Context
Using only military force to neutralize a threat may be effective in the short term, but it eventually backfires when the enemy realizes that common people are at risk during any conflict.

Israel's Security Policy Collapse  
·         Historical Mirage: Israel's military might give the country the appearance of invincibility, but more recent events have exposed flaws and raised dangers.
·         Limited Air Campaigns: There was no long-term political strategy behind Israel's sporadic strikes on Gaza, which were intended to reduce militant capabilities.
·         Netanyahu's Strategy: By giving up on the two-state solution, Netanyahu weakened the Palestinian Authority and prolonged the conflict by using divisive tactics that favored extremists.

Operational Superiority's Drawbacks  
·         Israel's Misconception: By focusing only on its operational superiority, Israel ignored the political underpinnings of the conflict, creating space for counterattacks.
·         India's Approach to Pakistan: Like Israel, India gave military might precedence over diplomatic compromise when interacting with Pakistan.
·         Kashmir Standoff: By removing Jammu and Kashmir's autonomy, India demonstrated that they were unwilling to compromise, which hampered any chance of diplomatic advancement.
 
Accepting Political Remedies 
·         Advantages of Dialogue: As evidenced by previous rapprochements between former enemies, diplomacy can reduce tensions even though it is not a panacea.
·         Possible Benefits for Pakistan Talking things out can encourage Pakistan to work toward economic stability and disassociate itself from extremist groups.
·         Taking Care of Bigger Issues: Political processes can open doors for initiatives aimed at fostering mutual trust, collaboration on common problems, and economic expansion.

LTX Mains Question
Q. Analyze the limits of addressing strategic threats exclusively with military force, taking Israel's recent experiences into consideration. Stress the effects of threats to innocent people as well.