Israel has 'generational opportunity' to diminish Iranian influence, according to analyst

The military incentives are for Israel to continue its attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon, says Matthew Savill, military sciences director at the Royal United Services Institute. "Israel has destroyed Hezbollah’s senior leadership, compromised its ability to coordinate, and has the initiative," he said. "Many would argue there will never be a better time to go into southern Lebanon to destroy Hezbollah’s military infrastructure there." Savill added that Israel could instead continue using precise strikes, compelling Hezbollah to stand down, but said Netanyahu may instead be tempted by a "generational opportunity" to deal a setback to Iranian regional influence.