I agree tough I believe Israel tries to appeal to the UN in vain - but they try. They are against all odds and tolerant like Russia. Sanctions on Russia has made them rich and stable. Being off the dollar and buying gold instead hedges them against the coming inflation. The only ones fairing badly are the US and anyone on their side or anyone they bomb.
I hope Russia sinks a few ships and stands its ground. They WERE invited to help, and they won it when Obama could not.