Israel’s tactical wins against its enemies may prove strategic losses | Sina Toossi

Israel’s tactical wins against its enemies may prove strategic losses | Sina Toossi

Israel’s tactical successes, including killing key Hezbollah leaders, are not going to alter the core dynamics of the conflict

Killing Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was a step toward changing “the balance of power in the region for years to come”, the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said on Saturday. Yet, just days later, Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel, bypassing its formidable air defenses and signaling the high costs and risks of further escalation for Tel Aviv.

Indeed, while Israel has achieved significant tactical victories in recent weeks, including the assassination of Nasrallah and other key Hezbollah leaders, the broader question remains: can these successes fundamentally alter the region’s strategic dynamics?

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