[Oyk]

I feel the issue isn't about listening to other countries, but expanding your options in the best possible way to position the country viably.

While such Godly sentiments might be prevalent amongst the masses, what is really unique in this case is even the top leaders are behaving as if they really believe in such myths. For e.g. the Hamas / Al Qaeda grunts might believe in the 72 virgins after death, but the top leadership is clear headed and acts in a rationale way to try to increase the chances of their organizations surviving.

Israel on the other hand... Really don't know what to say.

Rational way
Not rationale way.