Israel kicks that *** because we gave them every single piece of military equipment they have. And they don't hold back because they can't. When they go to war, their entire country is mobilized and put into a warlike state. Their economy shuts down, business closes, everyone goes to contribute to the war effort. If Israel attacked Iran, it would quickly escalate into another six day war. Because after six days...Israel can't support itself without people working and the country would collapse.
As for you saying we should urge them along and start one, read up on this buddy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six-Day_War
We and the Soviet Union supporting both sides are exactly what spurred it in the first place, and that worked out great.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif