Novara Live Iran’s De-Facto Leader Killed; Israel’s War Plan Explained
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Mar 17, 2026 
Daniel Levy, British‑Israeli political analyst and former Oslo negotiator, offers sharp commentary on Israel-Iran strategy. He discusses the assassination of a top Iranian leader and whether targeted killings aim to obstruct diplomacy. They probe Israel’s wider regional ambitions, risks of escalation via proxies, missile defenses, and the political fallout in the US and Israel.
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Assassination Creates Martyrdom Not Decapitation
- Israel conducted an extrajudicial killing of Ali Larijani, a pivotal node linking Iran's clerical, security, and political establishments.
- Daniel Levy says Larijani was important and experienced but not irreplaceable, and his removal risks creating strategic martyrdom fueling nationalist unity in Iran.
Killing Leaders To Prevent Negotiations
- Israel appears to be deliberately targeting Iranian figures to degrade governing capacity and push toward state collapse rather than enable negotiations.
- Levy argues this aligns with an Israeli strategy of regime implosion to create regional chaos favorable to Israeli dominance.
Dragging The US Into A Regional Hegemony Project
- Netanyahu's primary tactical success was persuading the US to join the campaign, turning Israeli aims into a broader US-led operation.
- Levy frames Israel's long-term goal as hard-power regional hegemony that enforces security dependence on Israel.