The IDF is in the middle of a by-the-book psychological operation designed to overthrow the government, but doesn't seem to realize it, says Brig. Gen. (res.) Ari Singer.
It is safe to say this is more than enough legal jeopardy for a single human being to manage—especially one running for president. The campaign trail will be one long march of legal trials.
One possible answer is that Hezbollah believes a war with Israel would allow it to break the political deadlock in Lebanon, to the advantage of itself and its patron, Iran.