Most times that a country attacks another is a tragedy of the commons situation. A few people at the top will profit from the war even if most citizens from both countries lose because of it.

The country as its citizens does not profit from war. The country as its leaders sometimes it does, or at least it may do so in the short term.

Which is why the recent wars between Israel and Hezbollah, Iran and Houthis are so paradigm shifting. It's the first time in all of human history that the leaders are the ones to die first. If this is the new status quo due to modern intelligence capabilities and stealth fighters, then you're dealing with a whole different set of incentives.

The first time in recent history, yes. Not sure about the first time in all of human history: human history is long, and often leaders used to lead from the front.

aka war on Iraq and Afganistan made $trillions for war p. and army dealers. this is a fact. Could be more than $10T

They don’t materially profit, but they have a perception of gain (eg. killing hated enemies).

That's a prime example of the GGP's point about the interests of individuals being manufactured.

[Edit] Ha! Didn't see you were the GGP. I got your point, even if I am an unobservant idiot.