An expert states there is a strong political consensus within Israel regarding the necessity of a military campaign in Lebanon. This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated a willingness to strike Beirut if Hezbollah continues attacks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he told US President Donald Trump that his country would strike Beirut if Hezbollah doesn't stop attacking Israel. Earlier, Trump had said that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back fighting. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Bilal Y. Saab, Senior Managing Director of TRENDS Research and Advisory U.S., explains that "there's a healthy political consensus in Israel about the merits and desirability of the military campaign in...