Hezbollah's evolving military tactics indicate a shift towards more sophisticated warfare, potentially changing the dynamics of the conflict with Israel.
The psychological impact on the Israeli population, as evidenced by mass shelter usage, highlights the effectiveness of Hezbollah's drone strategy.
The focus on strategic military targets suggests a calculated approach by Hezbollah to undermine Israeli military superiority.
As Hezbollah continues to refine its military strategies, the Israeli army may need to adapt its defense mechanisms to counter the growing threat of drone warfare.
Increased tensions along the Israeli-Lebanese border could lead to further military escalations if diplomatic solutions are not pursued.
The ongoing conflict may see a shift in public sentiment in Israel as the psychological impact of these attacks takes hold.
Military and strategic expert Brigadier General Elias Hanna has highlighted a significant shift in Hezbollah's military strategy, asserting that the group’s targeting has become more specific and qualitative. This change, he argues, increases the material costs for the Israeli occupation army, especially with the use of drones that complicate traditional defense mechanisms. Recently, air raid sirens were activated in Haifa and its surrounding areas due to missile launches from Lebanon, prompting the Israeli army to deploy fighter jets in response. Hanna noted that Hezbollah is strategically targeting military bases and critical infrastructure, including the Zevulun and Ramat David military bases, as well as the Palmachim air base near Tel Aviv, to confuse and burden the Israeli forces.
Hezbollah's strategy is characterized by what Hanna refers to as 'cumulative deterrence,' aimed at paralyzing the Israeli military's ability to advance and preventing it from securing a decisive victory. This approach seeks to exhaust the Israeli army both politically and militarily, potentially paving the way for diplomatic resolutions to the ongoing conflict. The recent missile launches from Lebanon reportedly involved over 115 missiles aimed at various targets, with Israeli defenses intercepting some drones in regions such as Binyamina, south of Haifa.
The expert emphasized that Hezbollah's drones pose a unique threat due to their maneuverability and ability to infiltrate urban areas, which instills fear among the Israeli population. This has led to over a million Israelis taking refuge in shelters during recent attacks. The focus on high-value military targets, including the Glilot base housing the 8200 Military Intelligence Unit, reflects Hezbollah's intention to inflict both tactical and psychological damage on Israeli forces and society. The group's operations utilize a combination of long-range ballistic missiles and drones, with strategies tailored to the specific nature and location of each target.
