Does Netanyahu have what it takes to defeat Hezbollah? - opinion
Israel’s recent tactical success against Hezbollah drone and missile strikes is a short-term victory, but the ongoing conflict in the North demands a lasting strategy.
FIRE AND SMOKE are seen on the Lebanese side of the border on the morning of August 25, when the IDF said it carried out preemptive strikes on Hezbollah targets. Don’t confuse one-time tactical achievements with enduring strategic success, the writer cautions. (photo credit: AZIZ TAHER/REUTERS)ByERIC R. MANDEL
