An analysis explores the potential political motivations behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stance on continuing conflict with Iran. Factors influencing this decision are discussed by former U.S. ambassador to Israel, Daniel Shapiro.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, about the political incentives for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue fighting with Iran. <p>NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Daniel Shapiro, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, about the political incentives for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to continue fighting with Iran.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5850337" />