Neither bombing an aid convoy or the Iranian Embassy in Damascus were particularly good ideas, however, if they lead to a cease fire, some good will have come from the incidents. From Moon of Alabama at moonofalabama.org:
Several recent incidents have increased the pressure on Israel to end its war on Gaza.
There are serious signs that the Israeli government, under pressure from the U.S., is now moving towards an intermediate ceasefire state that all sides may be able to live with – at least for a while. The decision to do that however has split the Netanyahoo government and may well end the coalition which supports it.
After six month of operations in Gaza the Israeli government has reached none of its announced aims. Neither is Hamas defeated, nor have the hostages been released. There is no viable plan who, if not Hamas, will in future rule the Gaza strip.
Israeli settlers, who have been living near the Gaza strip and the northern border, are still not willing to return to their homes as the government lacks a plan to guarantee their security.
Pressure on the Israeli government comes from several sides.
The war has been extremely costly for Israel’s economy. The called up reservists have been missing in their work places. The tourism business is down on its knees. Providing for those hundreds of thousands who have fled from their homes is costly.
Large protest have erupted within Israel demanding the return of the hostages.
International criticism of Israel has risen to unprecedented levels. Several UN resolutions have condemned it for its war crimes in Gaza. The International Court of Justice has ruled against it.
Only the support from the United States had allowed Israel to continue. But two recent incidents have jeopardized it.
No, nothing will change.
Most of US politicians have to dance to the tune called by Israel. Money and blackmailing can do strange things.