Complete destruction in the southern suburbs of Beirut, March 12, 2026. (Credit: Ibrahim Amro/AFP)
Dragging us all into a conflict far greater than us, in order to “avenge” Iran’s supreme leader, was not enough for Hezbollah.On Wednesday night, the militia launched a massive operation against Israel with Iran, marking a dangerous escalation. It fits within Tehran’s all-or-nothing strategy, which already appears to be having effects, aimed at ensuring that Iran emerges alive from the war against the United States and Israel, even if that means sacrificing Lebanon.Not only did Hezbollah’s offensive, dubbed “Eaten Straw,” undermine the government’s diplomatic efforts to end an increasingly deadly conflict. It has also, above all, made Israel more determined than ever to intensify its escalation. Where's the threshold? This time, how far will the Israeli invasion of south Lebanon reach? The Israeli strikes are becoming increasingly...
Dragging us all into a conflict far greater than us, in order to “avenge” Iran’s supreme leader, was not enough for Hezbollah.On Wednesday night, the militia launched a massive operation against Israel with Iran, marking a dangerous escalation. It fits within Tehran’s all-or-nothing strategy, which already appears to be having effects, aimed at ensuring that Iran emerges alive from the war against the United States and Israel, even if that means sacrificing Lebanon.Not only did Hezbollah’s offensive, dubbed “Eaten Straw,” undermine the government’s diplomatic efforts to end an increasingly deadly conflict. It has also, above all, made Israel more determined than ever to intensify its escalation. Where's the threshold? This time, how far will the Israeli invasion of south Lebanon reach? The Israeli strikes are...
