> At every step, for years, they've tried to de-escalate

They've also, simultaneously, tried to escalate.

> All of these attacks completely unprovoked except for the fact that they are friendly with Hamas and Hezbollah

"Friendly with" in the way America was friendly with South Vietnam and South Korea. (Also, the IRGC has directly sponsored attacks, e.g. Bondi Beach.)

> They are practically Gandhi in this story

This is either stupid or dishonest.

> What's the plan here?

Don't confuse specific criticism with endorsement of the war.