the russians would obviously really rather that the israelis simply stop bombing syria under bullshit pretences.

the election is when, the 7th?

if netanyahu is removed and the new leadership is less retarded, it might not be necessary to start shooting down planes that are only there for political theatre in the first place.

the syrians/russians will need to respond at some point, israel cannot keep doing this, but a shift in power is a better response than an escalation of violence; waiting netanyahu out (and perhaps helping him find the exit) is the preferable strategy, here.

https://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Syrians-are-practicing-with-the-S-300-will-they-ever-use-it-Report-584563