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 .
Israeli deaths in Gaza wars have always been relatively low , writes Shashank Joshi . Joshi : Political impact of rocket attacks is greater than these numbers suggest though . Israeli invasion of Gaza would carry big military and political risks , he says . Missile defense means Israel need not resort to ground troops , Joshi argues .