` : Stein's book was discussed on RSN here, his ``analysis`` isn't very independent and should be used with caution. But leaving that aside, there is on the Israeli rhetoric side the famous Rabin statement where he reportedly stated ``We will carry out a lightning attack on Syria, occupy Damascus, overthrow the regime there and come back``. (``The Struggle for Peace in the Middle East: Volume 1981``, by Mahmoud Riad, page 17) (online source) Cheers,   `