Why did Israel strike Hezbollah now?

An Israeli air strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah's top military commander, its highest-level target during a ceasefire that came into force a year ago. There have been frequent Israeli breaches throughout.  
But why this strike now, and what are the implications? 

In this episode: 

• Joe Macaron, Geopolitical analyst specialising in US strategy in the Middle East
• Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative  
• Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in New York

Host: Imran Khan

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