IDF's preemptive strike boosts faith in Israel's defense - opinion

The IDF’s decisive preemptive strike against Hezbollah’s planned attack has restored confidence in Israel’s defense, reversing previous skepticism following October 7.

A POLICE vehicle drives on a road near Meron in the North as a forest fire rages after rockets were fired from Lebanon last Friday. Despite its claims, Hezbollah is clearly trying to provoke Israel into a broader conflict, the writer asserts.

(photo credit: David Cohen/Flash90)

ByZINA RAKHAMILOVA

AUGUST 27, 2024 01:26

Updated: AUGUST 27, 2024 14:29

RECOMMENDED STORIES

Palestinian Hamas terrorists keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip February 20, 2025.

Admitting defeat? Why Hamas officials say the terror group 'lost control' of Gaza

JULY 7, 2025

Members of Hamas with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip, amid reports that Hamas has lost control of much of its territory.

'Security situation has collapsed': Hamas has lost 80% of its control over Gaza Strip

JULY 7, 2025

Reporter's Notebook: 'Post' meets with top Hebron sheikh who wants to pull out of PA

JULY 6, 2025

IDF Maj.-Gen. Aviad Dagan entering a fighter jet; illustrative.

IDF cyber chief, retired Iran strategy head piloted fighter jets striking Iran

JULY 6, 2025

Hot Opinion

War doesn't end on the battlefield: Israel must better support veterans with PTSD

ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Israel's midnight strategist: How IDF chief Eyal Zamir rewired the doctrine on Iran

ByZVIKA KLEIN, YONAH JEREMY BOB

As thousands stay away, Ethiopian Israelis pay a heavy price in Gaza war

ByYAAKOV KATZ

Can Donald Trump win a Nobel Peace Prize?

ByAMOTZ ASA-EL