Israeli deaths in Gaza wars have always been relatively low , writes Shashank Joshi . Joshi : Political risk of rocket attacks is greater than these numbers , though . These factors mean that the clock is still ticking for Netanyahu -- though perhaps at a slower pace than it used to . Israeli invasion of Gaza would carry big military and political risks , he says . Missile defense means Israel will not resort to ground troops , he argues .
Israeli deaths in Gaza wars have always been relatively low , writes Shashank Joshi . Joshi : Political risk of rocket attacks is greater than these numbers , though . Israeli invasion of Gaza would carry big military and political risks , he says . Missile defense means Israel will not resort to ground troops , he argues .