The IDF’s recent back and forth in its attacks on Hezbollah has been nothing short of dramatic. What started as a clear escalation last week culminated in Monday’s intense barrage of 1,300 attacks, the most destructive since the 2006 war.
However, the momentum seemed to shift by Tuesday, with the IDF dialing back its attacks significantly. Even on Wednesday, the focus was primarily on southern Lebanon, in contrast to Monday’s attacks on the strategic Bekaa Valley.
New air strikes in Lebanon
Surprisingly, on Wednesday morning, the IDF announced another round of massive air strikes, targeting both southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley. The scale of these attacks remains to be seen.
As tensions escalate, the question arises – is Israel using this pendulum strategy to buy time for diplomatic efforts or gearing up for a larger offensive that could sway Hezbollah’s stance?
With a significant portion of the country under lockdown and escalating global scrutiny, the stakes are high for Israel to navigate this conflict towards a resolution.