And we sea mined Nicaragua in the 80s.
On the other hand, at this point they can reasonably come to the conclusion that nothing short of mass suicide on their part will result in lasting peace. And even then only because even the US and Israel can’t kill people who are already dead.
I wouldn’t be so sure, it can always be used as a chip in negotiations “We’ll refrain from demanding tolls in the Strait in exchange for…”