Hezbollah calculations, Israel's strategy, Cabinet's room for maneuver: Ask your questions to Rita Sassine, deputy editor-in-chief

Some believe that there is, in this war, something that is different from the previous one. From south of the Litani to Beirut's southern suburbs, including villages in the Bekaa, Israeli calls for evacuation are unprecedented in their scale.

The Israeli army appears to want to cast a wide net and carry out its plans, such as the creation of a buffer zone on the border with Lebanon.

It is also part of a broader conflict, involving the entire region since the beginning of the American-Israeli offensive against Iran on Feb. 28.

For its part, Hezbollah, whose capabilities were largely destroyed during the 2024 war, claims daily attacks on Israel and its military equipment.

While intense diplomatic efforts were underway on the evening of March 5 to push for a cease-fire between the two parties, the results were inconclusive, with the Israelis demanding guarantees that Hezbollah is not prepared to give.

What do we know about Hezbollah's calculations today? Why is it engaging in a war it cannot win? What can the Lebanese state still do to limit the damage? What are Israel's objectives in Lebanon?

In this context, a multitude of questions are surfacing. Ask yours to our deputy editor-in-chief and head of the political department, Rita Sassine, in the comments section of this article (if you are a subscriber) or by email, at livechatolj@lorientlejour.com

She will answer them here, this Friday, March 6 at 6 p.m., Beirut time.

See you then!