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Will the Assassination of Hezbollah Senior Leader Fouad Shouker Lead to an All-Out War Between Israel and Hezbollah?

31 July 2024

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have officially confirmed the assassination of Fouad Shouker, a senior Hezbollah leader known as Hajj Mohsen, in Beirut.
This operation was conducted in response to the massacre in the village of Majdal Shams, where 12 Druze boys were killed, an atrocity attributed to Hezbollah.
Israel is bracing for a potential response from Hezbollah but does not desire an all-out war. The decision on how to proceed now lies with Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who is consulting with Tehran on the nature of their response.

The Biden Administration Cannot Keep Hezbollah Away from the Border: Israel Must Prepare for War

18 June 2024

Great pessimism prevails in Israel following political meetings with Amos Hochstein regarding the possibility of achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon. The prevailing assessment in Israel is that a war with Hezbollah is inevitable.

Israel Allows the Biden Administration to Pursue a Political Settlement in Southern Lebanon

14 June 2024

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recommend that the political leadership conclude the military operation in Rafah promptly and refocus on the confrontation with Hezbollah on the northern border.
Israel is acting cautiously, intending to let the Biden administration exhaust all political avenues with Lebanon.
The administration is also keen on achieving a political settlement in southern Lebanon to avert a war that could significantly impact President Biden’s election campaign.

The Complex Dynamics between Hamas and Hezbollah

17 January 2024

The tensions between Hamas and Hezbollah have become increasingly apparent, marked by differing strategic approaches and a lack of coordination in their response to the conflict with Israel. While both are considered “resistance” movements, their priorities and methods often diverge, leading to criticism and potential strain in their relationship.

Hezbollah’s Intelligence Failure: The Assassination of Saleh Al-Arouri

7 January 2024

The successful assassination of Saleh al-Arouri in the heart of Hezbollah’s stronghold in Lebanon symbolizes a significant intelligence failure on the part of Hezbollah, which was tasked with protecting its guest. Hezbollah, along with Lebanese intelligence, is currently attempting to locate suspects involved in the assassination. The incident underscores the prowess of the Israeli Mossad in penetrating the heart of terrorism, dealing a blow to Hezbollah’s security measures.

Ensuring Security: A New Approach for Israel

1 December 2023

In the face of recent conflicts in the Gaza Strip and on the Lebanese border, it is imperative for Israel to reassess its security strategies concerning Israeli settlements on these borders.
The goal should be to guarantee the safety of these settlements through a combination of military and political measures.

Hassan Nasrallah’s Ominous Silence

23 October 2023

Since the onset of the conflict in the south, Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary General of Hezbollah, has maintained a conspicuous silence while conducting a war of attrition against Israel on the northern border. Deciphering Hassan Nasrallah’s intentions has proven to be a challenge for Israel and the United States. Israel must prepare for the worst-case scenario in which it finds itself fighting on two fronts simultaneously.

Will Hezbollah Attack Israel?

12 October 2023

Hezbollah has opened Lebanon’s border to potential attacks by Palestinian terrorist organizations targeting Israel. However, it remains uncertain whether Hezbollah will fully engage in this battle.
Their involvement may become more likely if it appears that Hamas is on the verge of collapse and has lost significant military power.

Hezbollah’s Growing Infiltration Attempts among Israeli Arabs

27 August 2023

Hezbollah is capitalizing on the rising crime rates within Israel’s Arab community to bolster its efforts in smuggling weapons into the country and recruiting criminals into its ranks.
This worrisome activity poses a heightened security risk for Israel, as the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security agency, is concerned that Arab criminals seeking vengeance against the police and the state might align with Hezbollah.

Nasrallah Threatens with a New Deterrence Equation

16 August 2023

Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, is attempting to establish a new deterrence equation against Israel, warning of the potential to bring the nation back to the Stone Age by leveraging the substantial arsenal of weaponry at his disposal.
Nasrallah is pursuing a strategy of attrition along the Israel-Lebanon border, but he aims to avoid an all-out war with Israel.

Hezbollah

Will the Assassination of Hezbollah Senior Leader Fouad Shouker Lead to an All-Out War Between Israel and Hezbollah?

The Biden Administration Cannot Keep Hezbollah Away from the Border: Israel Must Prepare for War

Israel Allows the Biden Administration to Pursue a Political Settlement in Southern Lebanon

The Complex Dynamics between Hamas and Hezbollah

Hezbollah’s Intelligence Failure: The Assassination of Saleh Al-Arouri

Ensuring Security: A New Approach for Israel

Hassan Nasrallah’s Ominous Silence

Will Hezbollah Attack Israel?

Hezbollah’s Growing Infiltration Attempts among Israeli Arabs

Nasrallah Threatens with a New Deterrence Equation

Will the Assassination of Hezbollah Senior Leader Fouad Shouker Lead to an All-Out War Between Israel and Hezbollah?

The Biden Administration Cannot Keep Hezbollah Away from the Border: Israel Must Prepare for War

Israel Allows the Biden Administration to Pursue a Political Settlement in Southern Lebanon

The Complex Dynamics between Hamas and Hezbollah

Hezbollah’s Intelligence Failure: The Assassination of Saleh Al-Arouri

Ensuring Security: A New Approach for Israel

Hassan Nasrallah’s Ominous Silence

Will Hezbollah Attack Israel?

Hezbollah’s Growing Infiltration Attempts among Israeli Arabs

Nasrallah Threatens with a New Deterrence Equation

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