By James M. Dorsey
In some respects, Israel and Iran have traded places when it comes to Lebanon.
Iran sees a ceasefire as a way to shield Hezbollah, the Shiite Muslim militia, against US and Israeli efforts to degrade the group not only militarily but also politically and secure continued Iranian support for the militia.
That is what Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu believes he can prevent by continuing to wage war.
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