While it sounds like Israel was backing down yesterday, it sounds like they're still retaliating. I suspect different factions in the Israeli state are having something of a power struggle here.

UPDATE: There's now suspicion that the timing of the US attack last week is not coincidental. Meanwhile, the Russian fleet moves into Lebanon. A very, very dangerous game is being played -- but hey, I suspect they'll need a war to keep people's mind off the coming crash & recession.