Besides simply appreciating the absolute fearlessness and mastery the Israelis have displayed in their campaign against the Iranian regime, and, as David posted a short while ago, very possibly brought them groveling for mercy, there are additional benefits to Israel's actions for everyone.

Hezbollah was told by a suddenly stiff-spined Lebanese government not to even 'think about it.'

Hezbollah backs away from conflict with Israel after Lebanese government warning

Hezbollah has said that it will go back to the Lebanese state before making a decision on war or peace with Israel, effectively ruling out any armed response to Israel’s strikes on its key ally and benefactor Iran.

Lebanese government sources told The New Arab’s affiliate Syria TV that the Lebanese presidency had earlier contacted Hezbollah to find out its position on Israel’s surprise attack on Iran, which killed key military leaders and injured dozens of civilians.

The sources said that Hezbollah had told Lebanese army officials that it understood the concerns of the state, the army, and the Lebanese people and would not “be led towards Israel’s aim of taking the region to full-scale war”.

The Lebanese government has reportedly informed Hezbollah that they will not allow them to join any kind of military action or retaliation against Israel in support of Iran, adding that the era in which they bypass the country when it comes to declaring war is over.

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 13, 2025

In all honesty and for all the Iranian bluster to the contrary...

⚡️BREAKING

Hezbollah is now fully back

The Lebanese Hezbollah has restored its command structure and now Hezbollah's war machine is on the move and the Israelis are facing difficult times - Iranian military official pic.twitter.com/hWRL06czFA

— Iran Observer (@IranObserver0) October 14, 2024

...Israel had decapitated the Iranian-backed terrorist group, so there wasn't going to be a lot they could do in any event, other than draw Lebanon into another conflict and more destruction.