Hebrew newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth" – Nadav Eyal: Hezbollah has shown stronger capabilities than expected, even compared to assessments within the israeli army. Political leaders expressed frustration, sending signals through media leaks that the...
... israeli army was surprised by Hezbollah’s response and had only anticipated limited involvement. The renewed confrontation with Hezbollah has caused widespread bitterness. For months, the public was told that Hezbollah had taken heavy hits and was almost finished. “They’re selling illusions to the public,” said a senior former security official who participated in the war.
... israeli army was surprised by Hezbollah’s response and had only anticipated limited involvement. The renewed confrontation with Hezbollah has caused widespread bitterness. For months, the public was told that Hezbollah had taken heavy hits and was almost finished. “They’re selling illusions to the public,” said a senior former security official who participated in the war.