With Israel still on alert for renewed hostilities, the military has released a detailed account of what it says was achieved against Iran and Hezbollah—far beyond the lazy claim that little was accomplished.
Conflict
Two Israeli reservists were killed in fighting in southern Lebanon—killed by Hezbollah explosive devices. Their deaths show how dangerous and unpredictable operations in the villages and hills beyond the border remain.
Israeli military says actions were taken in self-defense against immediate threats during the ceasefire.
Analysis of the background of the ceasefire and a look at why Israel’s apparent weakness, on closer inspection, can also be understood as a tactical gain.
The prime minister spoke before Israel and Lebanon began a 10-day ceasefire.
There are moments in history when politics, war, and faith overlap so dangerously that even sober strategists speak of a possible global conflagration.
Direct diplomatic talks signal a rare opportunity, yet disarming the terror group would impact both Lebanon’s future and the wider conflict.
Lebanon is at a potential turning point, but without decisive action by Beirut the cycle of ceasefire, rearmament and war will continue, experts say.
Reservist Ayal Uriel Bianco dies during operation; three other soldiers injured, circumstances under investigation.