When news broke that Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, was assassinated, many in Israel breathed a sigh of relief. They hoped this would weaken or even dismantle the powerful group. However, history has shown us time and again that killing the leader of an insurgent organization rarely leads to its demise. In fact, it often makes things worse.

    Hezbollah is reported to have a massive arsenal of over 150,000 missiles and rockets hidden across Lebanon. Nasrallah was careful not to use this arsenal in full force, fearing a heavy retaliation from Israel. But now that he's gone, his successor may feel pressured to do just that. This could lead to an even greater threat to Israel, not a lesser one.

    We've seen this pattern before with groups like al-Qaeda and ISIS. Killing their leaders didn't stop them; it often made them more dangerous. Hezbollah is no different. It's designed to survive the loss of its leader, and now, it might become more radical and less willing to engage in diplomacy.

    The IDF's invasion of southern Lebanon has already started. If this turns into a long war, Israel may find Hezbollah much harder to deal with than before Nasrallah's death. It's a harsh reminder that sometimes, the devil you don't know is worse than the one you did.

The Unexpected Aftermath: What's Next for Hezbollah?

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