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Are Hezbollah, Israel heading for a third war?

As talk of a third war breaking out between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel is increasing, some analysts say it is highly unlikely given the costs both sides would have to bear.

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah addresses his supporters from a screen, during a ceremony marking a year after Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine(picture on banner) was killed in an attack in Syria, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon May 11, 2017. REUTERS/Aziz Taher - RTS16886
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah addresses his supporters via video link during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the death of Hezbollah commander Mustafa Badreddine, who was killed in an attack in Syria, Beirut, Lebanon, May 11, 2017. — REUTERS/Aziz Taher

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