1. Israel not attacking Iran – what’s really going on?
If Israel has not launched a major military response to Iran (for example, after provocations or threats), that’s likely a result of strategic calculation, not generational values. Nations—especially ones with strong militaries like Israel—sometimes hold back for reasons like:
Avoiding escalation into full-scale war.
International diplomatic pressure.
Coordinating with allies (like the U.S.).
Domestic political considerations. This restraint isn’t necessarily generational—it’s often pragmatic.
2. Is being a “bully” a Boomer trait?
This is more sociocultural. Some people characterize Baby Boomers (born roughly 1946–1964) as being more likely to:
Favor hard power (military strength, “tough on crime,” etc.).
Trust traditional institutions (military, government, police).
React with force or dominance in international policy.
That mindset can look like “bullying” when compared to later generations (Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z), who often value diplomacy, collaboration, and soft power more.
But it’s an oversimplification to say all Boomers are bullies—or that this reflects something inherited from their WWII-era parents (the so-called “Greatest Generation”). That generation actually went through global war and often idealized peace afterward, even as Cold War paranoia set in.
3. So is this a “Boomer thing”?
Not exactly. If a country doesn’t lash out in retaliation, that’s more likely due to modern political realism than generational softness or toughness. That said, Boomer-era leadership in both the U.S. and Israel has at times leaned toward military assertiveness—but we’re seeing new global pressures shift that approach.
TL;DR:
Israel holding back is about strategy, not softness or generational identity. But yes, older generations (Boomers especially) have historically leaned more toward using power assertively—sometimes coming across as bullies—but that’s changing with time, global awareness, and generational turnover.