IDF to continue to attack Hezbollah in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- The IDF announced it will continue attacking Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon unless the group surrenders, despite the recent Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement.
- The military considers the Litani River as the new security boundary with Hezbollah and plans to maintain a presence in southern Lebanon indefinitely unless Hezbollah disarms.
- Hezbollah's strength has significantly diminished, losing around 60% of its post-2024 capacity, partly due to losses and Iran's weakened economy, its main sponsor.
- The IDF revealed it was restrained by Prime Minister Netanyahu and the security cabinet from launching earlier major operations against Hezbollah, citing diplomatic considerations.
- The IDF was surprised by the limited involvement of Iran-backed proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis in the conflict and stated that stopping all Hezbollah rocket fire would have required a full invasion of Lebanon, which Israeli leaders have avoided due to past military quagmires.
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