In south Lebanon, Hezbollah pulling back to better strike or out of necessity?
Faced with the Israeli army, the militia-party has abandoned the idea of a "zero-distance" confrontation, preferring a return to its former modus operandi.
L'Orient Today / By Malek Jadah,
07 April 2026 15:44
An Israeli Merkava tank moves into position in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, on March 27, 2026. (Credit: Jalaa Marey/AFP)
Since the beginning of Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon last month, the Israeli army has seized several areas, particularly in the eastern sector. To the west, it is only a few kilometers from Sour. Finally, in the central sector, it is attempting to encircle the town of Bint Jbeil. The goal? To establish a buffer zone inside Lebanese territory.For now, Israel is trying to consolidate its position in a strip eight kilometers deep, with the aim of protecting its northern border from anti-tank missiles. According to some Israeli media, including Haaretz, the Israeli army may not wish to go beyond this "anti-tank" line gradually gained over the past three weeks. Infographic Mapped out: Intense fighting in Bint Jbeil as Israel attempts to encircle the town Still, the Israelis have managed to penetrate deeper than...
Since the beginning of Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon last month, the Israeli army has seized several areas, particularly in the eastern sector. To the west, it is only a few kilometers from Sour. Finally, in the central sector, it is attempting to encircle the town of Bint Jbeil. The goal? To establish a buffer zone inside Lebanese territory.For now, Israel is trying to consolidate its position in a strip eight kilometers deep, with the aim of protecting its northern border from anti-tank missiles. According to some Israeli media, including Haaretz, the Israeli army may not wish to go beyond this "anti-tank" line gradually gained over the past three weeks. Infographic Mapped out: Intense fighting in Bint Jbeil as Israel attempts to encircle the town Still, the Israelis have managed to penetrate deeper than...
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