

There are too many variables for there to be one answer.
For instance, are their intentions sincere or just claimed? If they fail to carry through, is it because of things outside of their control or just because they can’t be bothered to put out any real effort?
Or from the other end, if their actions are harmful, is that by design or inadvertent? If inadvertent, do they feel any regret or do they just treat it as too damned bad?
And so on.
Of course they were.
Israel’s basic strategy all along has been to try to provoke violence, then, when their provocations succeed, to instantly switch to playing the victim.
Anyone with a bratty little brother should recognize that one.