Risk of wider Israel-Hezbollah war will recede for now

Hezbollah has calibrated its response to the killing of a senior-level commander to avoid further escalation

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  • Nasrallah's narrative
  • Israeli relief
  • Status quo maintained
  • Deterrence and fear
  • Ceasefire is still key

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