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Israel Must Adopt a New Security Policy on Its Northern Border with Lebanon


(Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs) Yoni Ben Menachem - The ceasefire agreement with Lebanon presents Israel with significant intelligence and operational challenges to prevent Hizbullah's military recovery and reestablishment in southern Lebanon. Current assessments within Israel's security establishment suggest that Hizbullah will recover quickly with Iranian support, regaining control over Lebanon and the southern border region with Israel. Hizbullah could revive its original plan to seize parts of the Galilee in a future confrontation. The hostile intentions of Iran and Hizbullah remain unchanged. Maintaining long-term security will require heightened vigilance. Israel must conduct consistent military operations in Lebanese territory whenever Hizbullah violates the ceasefire agreement or UN Resolution 1701.
2024-11-28 00:00:00
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