Increasing Likelihood of an Expanded Conflict Between Israel and Hezbollah
Hezbollah is preparing for an expansion of the conflict on the northern border following Defense Minister Yoav Galant’s statement indicating that the focus of the war is gradually shifting from the Gaza Strip to the northern front. The return of tens of thousands of Israeli evacuees to their homes along the northern border hinges on altering the existing rules of engagement with Hezbollah and establishing a stronger deterrence.