Israel has killed many of Hezbollah's senior leaders with devastating strikes in Lebanon, but neither side appears ready to step back from the brink.

Hezbollah's deputy says the group will soon replace its assassinated leader, Hassan Nasrallah:: Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah Deputy Leader::"We will face any possible (attack) and we are ready. If the Israelis decide to enter by land,

Experts think it is unlikely Iran will escalate the conflict and that it will instead focus on rebuilding Hezbollah and keeping its network of proxies in action for as long as possible.