The severity of Israel’s attacks have called into question the very reason for the organization's existence, which was predicated on deterring Israeli attacks against Lebanon and Iran.

With Nasrallah’s death, both the future of Hezbollah’s war against Israel and its position within its base in Lebanon are now in flux. At the time of his assassination, the 64-year-old Shiite cleric had led the Iranian-backed organization for more than three decades,

It is hard to overstate the significance of removing Nasrallah from the scene. He was a singular leader possessing a unique portfolio of charisma and strategic skills—in the wor