Lebanon
Israel ignoring Hezbollah “appears to have been a colossal strategic blunder, the cost of which could even dwarf that of Oct. 7,” says JINSA expert.
Conflict with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terror army would continue after a war, but Israel can take steps to improve its strategic situation, experts tell JNS.
The brigade-level exercise included “extreme scenarios” and “combat in complex and mountainous terrain,” according to the military.
“This is a very exciting day for all of us,” said Shimon Guetta, head of the Ma’ale Yosef Regional Council.
“I rely on you and the people of Israel rely on you,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding “with God’s help and yours,” Israel will defeat its enemies.
“There can be no moral equivalence between those who recognize the right of other U.N. members to exist and those who don’t,” said CEO Ted Deutch.
U.S. presidential envoy Amos Hochstein conveyed a message to Hezbollah in Beirut, urging it to negotiate a diplomatic solution.
The Israeli defense minister reiterated his commitment to changing the security situation on the Lebanese border.
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs noted that it is harder to repel the shorter-range munitions used by the Lebanese terror group and warned that Iran could be drawn into the conflict.
The interview came as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to launch drones and anti-tank missiles at the Galilee.
One of the victims was seriously injured, while the other remains in good condition.
Success in the Gaza Strip could shake Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s confidence and demonstrate the consequences of war with Israel.
