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Hezbollah, Iran, Majdal Shams

Is war with Hezbollah the answer to the Majdal Shams attack?

Israel's next war could push the nation to its breaking point. Security experts warn that a full-scale conflict with Hezbollah may overwhelm defenses and shatter an already fragile national resilience.

Family and friends attend the funeral service of druze children killed from a missile fired from Lebanon, Majdal Shams July 28, 2024  background
Photo by Jamal Awad/Flash90

As tensions escalate even further on Israel's troubled northern border, security experts are sounding the alarm about the potentially devastating impact of a full-scale war with Hezbollah on Israel's civilian population and national resilience.

In a recent analysis published by the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), researchers Meir Elran, Orna Mizrahi, Ariel Heimann, and Anat Shapira outline the potential consequences of a high-intensity war between Israel and Hezbollah.

The report comes as Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has engaged in an ongoing war of attrition against Israel since October 7, 2023. Recent escalations, most especially yesterday's horrific rocket attack on Israeli children playing soccer in Majdal Shams and unprecedented rocket salvos following Israeli strikes on Hezbollah officials, have intensified calls for a large-scale Israeli offensive.

However, the INSS experts caution that such a conflict could pose unprecedented challenges to Israel's home front. "Hezbollah has the military capabilities to conduct an exceedingly protracted war, probably lasting many months, and cause severe damage to Israel," the report states.

The analysis highlights several key areas of concern:

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The widespread disruption caused by a multi-front war could significantly extend the recovery period for Israeli society, potentially lasting years.

The researchers urge careful consideration of these factors in any decision to escalate the conflict with Hezbollah.

These are their recommendations:

As Israel navigates this complex security landscape, the INSS report serves as a sobering reminder of the high stakes involved in any potential escalation with Hezbollah.

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