Israel Is Pounding Hezbollah, but in War the Iran-Backed Force Will Be a Lethal Foe

The Bulk of Hezbollah’s Capabilities Remains Intact, and Maneuvering IDF Troops Will Face Anti-tank Missiles, Mines, and Drones — Not to Mention Tunnels

A military salute and funeral ceremony as performed by Hezbollah fighters in Jwayya, Lebanon, on April 7, 2024. — A military salute and funeral ceremony performed by Hezbollah fighters in Jwayya, Lebanon, on April 7, 2024.

The IDF has been hammering Hezbollah since the Lebanese terror group began firing over the border the day after Hamas’s October 7 invasion of southern Israel.

Hezbollah itself has named over 500 of its fighters killed in the year-long conflict. Israel has taken out the Shi’ite group’s top military figures, including its senior commander Fuad Shukr.

As Israel has ramped up its strikes on Hezbollah in recent days, it has hit the Iranian proxy even harder.

The explosion last week of thousands of Hezbollah’s communication devices put 1,500 fighters out of commission, a Hezbollah official told Reuters on Wednesday; Israel has not taken responsibility.

Last Friday, Israel eliminated many of the top commanders of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force. And it has been pounding Hezbollah rocket arsenals, though reports that Israel has taken out half of its capabilities are likely exaggerated.

Read the full article at the Times of Israel.

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Lazar Berman

Lazar Berman is the diplomatic correspondent at the Times of Israel, where he also covers Christian Affairs. He holds an M.A. in Security Studies from Georgetown University and taught at Salahuddin University in Iraqi Kurdistan. Berman is a reserve captain in the IDF’s Commando Brigade and served in a Bedouin unit during his active service.