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Israeli occupation terrorism on Lebanese soil gets a reckoning

  • Hannan Hussain Hannan Hussain
  • Source: Al Mayadeen English
  • 24 Nov 2024 16:41
5 Min Read

"Israel" stands no chance in turning Lebanon into a theater of aggression, given the view that the Resistance will not “surrender to anything” that compromises its territorial integrity.

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    Further adventurism could push "Israel" toward a protracted war, meaning a potential crunch of its reserve soldiers pool (Illustrated by Zeinab al-Hajj; Al Mayadeen English) 

"Israel is not prepared for prolonged wars," said Israeli occupation army spokesperson General Daniel Hagari recently. "This is not just about exhausting reserve soldiers, it’s far more complex."

The admission represents rising anxiety within occupation army ranks over the strength of Hezbollah’s resistance. This is in stark contrast to "Israel’s" propaganda that its troops were on course to ‘victory’.

Resistance fighters are likely to ensure that "Israel’s" munitions will wear thin. The occupation’s Golani Brigade has already taken significant blows in South Lebanon, casting a shadow over long-term terrorism objectives. This is important because Israeli occupation Reserve Major General Israel Ziv appears to capitulate to a ‘negotiated solution’ because he fears Israeli offensive capabilities may dwindle further. In short, Hezbollah’s tactical gains have ensured that occupation terrorism on Lebanese soil will not endure.

So can "Israel" really afford to maintain its terrorism toehold in Lebanon? The writings appear on the wall.

First, rapid Resistance gains have forced Israeli troops to recalibrate their so-called ‘military tactics'. This makes it clear that further adventurism could push "Israel" toward a protracted war, meaning a potential crunch of its reserve soldiers pool. The panic is growing as many call on ultra-Orthodox Jews to engage in "Israel’s" terrorism campaign. This is a segment that is sensitive to war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu, who has promised to protect the ultra-Orthodox from occupation service. Now as Resistance drones and combat operations raise strategic costs for "Israel", considerable domestic blowback awaits Netanyahu and those that he hopes to protect.

Sophisticated attacks from Resistance forces are likely to put more pressure on the occupation military as well. This is reflected in the steadily rising toll of IOF casualties and Hezbollah’s relentless counteroffensives against troop sites and occupation personnel. The Resistance’s significant reach across military bases in occupied Haifa underscores its potential to target more settlements and strategic coordinates if "Israel" presses for escalation. If IOF casualties mount further, Netanyahu could find himself on the ropes. After all, IOF deaths remain an extremely sensitive issue within occupation ranks. So Netanyahu risks inviting more protests by taking on an empowered Lebanese Resistance. As things stand, Hezbollah remains confident in its ability to regroup fighters and retains its missile-launching capabilities. In contrast, "Israel" fears a war of attrition because cutting through Hezbollah’s defenses remains a pipedream.

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Thus, a prolonged war would expose "Israel’s" 'victory' narrative in Lebanon.

For proof points, look no further than southern Lebanon: despite weeks of the Israeli invasion, Resistance forces prevented enemy control over a single region. Now, any attempt at Israeli “airstrikes, armored vehicles, and artillery” use could prompt the Resistance to expand attacks onto occupation turf.

Let it be known that ceasefire and occupation terrorism cannot succeed in tandem. War criminal Netanyahu made the brazen admission to continue Israeli aggression on Lebanese soil, despite a fragile truce gaining momentum. From the Resistance’s perspective, persistent violations of state sovereignty are asking for legitimate consequences. The blood of Lebanese civilians and the continued loss of critical civilian infrastructure – these are not all in vain. "Israel" stands no chance in turning Lebanon into a theater of aggression, given the view that the Resistance will not “surrender to anything” that compromises its territorial integrity.

It is "Israel" – not Lebanon – that prepared the ground for invasion, made a mockery out of de-escalation efforts, and made every effort to push the region toward a wider war. Now as Netanyahu vows to step up terrorism, irrespective of a ceasefire, the international community stands witness: every aggressive action will trigger a reaction. The sovereignty of Lebanon is as valuable as that of any other state. Therefore, there is zero space for compromise. "We [Hezbollah] will not beg for any agreement," said Resistance MP Ihab Hamadeh in his remarks this week, adding that "the steadfastness on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon presents a wonderful image in the face of the occupation."

Israeli propagandists face an uphill task as well. They cannot spin facts around the reality of the war and the opposition at hand. There is growing admission that Resistance fighters have successfully withstood Israeli adventurism and that "Israel’s" “military operation” has failed to achieve its principal objective of disarmament. Who is the genocidal regime to step foot on sovereign land, expand a campaign of belligerence from Gaza to Lebanon, and emerge unscathed?

Netanyahu and his crowd of war-mongering extremists would be ill-advised to test the Resistance’s patience any further. After all, substantial attack capabilities and ground forces serve as an enduring deterrent to any occupation terrorism. If Washington is serious about any genuine de-escalation, it should factor demands on protecting Lebanese sovereignty and a credible ceasefire. Simply pandering to Zionist demands, including continued warfare, won’t break genuine ground.

Thus understood, "Israel’s" growing apprehension over Hezbollah’s strength and future capabilities is a sign of what is to come.

The choice is clear – relinquish occupation terrorism or brace for legitimate retaliation. 

The opinions mentioned in this article do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Al mayadeen, but rather express the opinion of its writer exclusively.
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