Without wanting to get in to Middle East political discussions, I don't think anyone there wants to sincerely "wipe out" another nation. The consequences would

Without wanting to get in to Middle East political discussions, I don't think anyone there wants to sincerely "wipe out" another nation. The consequences would just be brutal and wouldn't be worth it. I think Israel is much more in the business of targeted strikes on personnel and infrastructure to keep their enemies in check, something they're very capable of.