Netanyahu’s Lebanon Gamble Endangers His Political Future

An analysis in Responsible Statecraft argues that the emerging U.S.-Iran deal threatens Netanyahu’s political survival as his coalition fractures ahead of elections; with Lebanon becoming a theater for signaling pressure, Netanyahu may escalate strikes to appease hardline partners like Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, while opponents Bennet and Lapid push for accountability, making Lebanon a crucial leverage point in Washington–Tehran negotiations.