That doesn't make sense in this context. Presumably, in your example, the Israelis knew the answer would have been "no." In this case, the Israelis could've just themselves said "no" -- which would've been the result they wanted.

Are we allowed to go 60 years back to find something on everyone else we have a beef with as well? ;-)

Stealing nuclear triggers then claiming they destroyed them well in testing might also qualify - that was more recent.

The point is that for an ally, they seem to be OK with rather rude behaviour.

I'm not suggesting they did anything here, just that it wouldn't be a mind blowing surprise, unlike if, say Canada did.

Its not "established doctrine" and it literally almost brought down the govt. Maybe settle down a bit.

What makes you think I'm agitated or care at all? Read the question and my answer, that I wrote, again. Can we... yes, if...

"Same reason they did a false flag bombing attempt on US and British targets in the 50s instead of simply asking for support?"

-> This is not the 1950's

Enough with the conspiracy theories here. Unless you have some evidence and a strong thread of logic - please leave it be.