Israel shocked by Hezbollah capabilities amid fears of prolonged war

Signs of growing shock within Israeli political and military circles are emerging over Hezbollah’s military capabilities, with officials acknowledging that previous intelligence assessments may have significantly underestimated the group’s strength. The reassessment follows Hezbollah’s forceful entry into the confrontation alongside the ongoing regional war involving Iran, prompting concerns in Israel about the prospect of a prolonged war of attrition. According to Hebrew media reports and analysis, earlier Israeli evaluations suggested that Hezbollah’s capabilities had weakened, particularly after disruptions to supply lines linked to developments in Syria. However, recent battlefield developments appear to have contradicted those assumptions. READ: Houthi- and Hezbollah-linked group threatens to target Barakah nuclear facility in Abu Dhabi Momen Miqdad, a researcher specialising in Israeli affairs, said a state […]