So, the Balloon Has Gone Up

So, Israel has launched massive airstrikes against Iran, and Iran is retaliating.

The obvious question is, "Why Now?" but in this case the answer is easy

Heredi parties were threatening to leave the coalition, and bring down the government over the extension of conscription to Orthodox Jews in Israel

This left Benjamin Netanyahu (יִמַּח שְׁמו) with no choice but to launch the attack, because if the government falls, Bibi's corrupt ass will end up in jail.

This was not about an imminent threat, this was about Netanyahu clinging to power.

The Trump administration probably gave its assent, but it the primary driver is the Israeli PM's current amorality and corruption.