W engaged in an elective war to nation build in Iraq. There's a distinction there. Also W failed to either destroy al queda in Afghan or have an exit. But tora bora should today be a large hole.
War should be avoided when possible. Hamas, and the Pales, disagree on that. ANd Hamas knew exactly what the IDF would do, and Hamas wanted it to start another war. But it appears the Arabs are also weary of the Palestinians.
Even so, I'd agree that both Israel and the Pales teach ethnic hatred of each other.