The Israeli army on the border with Lebanon, Oct. 22, 2023. (Credit: AFP)
In just a few days, Israeli operations in Lebanon, including the large-scale bombing campaign that began on Sept. 23 have left a significant impact on the country. Determined to cripple Hezbollah, the Israeli military has killed over a thousand people during this period, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry (including civilians and combatants). Hezbollah, weakened and with its leadership decimated last week, is now without its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs last Friday.On the Israeli side, there are indications that this may be just the prelude to a larger operation, as two additional brigades have been deployed to the border. Earlier this week, Israeli military Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, addressing a division from the Northern Command said, “We are preparing a maneuver. This means...
In just a few days, Israeli operations in Lebanon, including the large-scale bombing campaign that began on Sept. 23 have left a significant impact on the country. Determined to cripple Hezbollah, the Israeli military has killed over a thousand people during this period, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry (including civilians and combatants). Hezbollah, weakened and with its leadership decimated last week, is now without its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs last Friday.On the Israeli side, there are indications that this may be just the prelude to a larger operation, as two additional brigades have been deployed to the border. Earlier this week, Israeli military Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, addressing a division from the Northern Command said, “We are preparing a maneuver. This...