Yahya Sinwar's time is running out, and while there is little interest in an all-out war, Israel must take decisive military action to secure its borders and citizens.
Nasrallah defended Hezbollah's recent attack on Israel, named "Operation Arbaeen Day," as retaliation for the killing of Fuad Shukr and is committed to a prolonged conflict with Israel.
Bernie Sanders calls for permanent ceasefire • return of hostages while speaking at DNC • Blinken says IDF withdrawal must be part of hostage, ceasefire deal.
Nasrallah fully realizes that the decision to respond to Shukr’s assassination is not in his hands but in Tehran’s.
Israel has not yet responded. Hassan Nasrallah understands and smiles. And he is not alone.
This lack of political trust in Hezbollah outside the Shi’ite community translates into sustained criticism for waging a war against Israel without consulting other factions.
Professor Uzi Rabi discussed Hezbollah's psychological warfare, Israel’s response strategy, and the impact of limitations on Israeli actions.
Israel’s Defense Minister, in a visit to Mount Hermon on July 7, said that regardless of whether Hezbollah stops its attacks, Israel may continue to operate against Hezbollah.
Nasrallah is refraining from taking arms against Israel out of fear of Lebanese opposition.
At age 64, Nasrallah has been at Hezbollah’s helm since 1992.
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