Israel pursues gradual military strategy in Lebanon

An observer reports that Israel is pursuing its strategic objectives through a gradual approach of daily explosions and demolition attempts to avoid provoking Washington, rather than engaging in a full-scale third round of war. The strategy involves moving toward Jabal al-Rayhan and the Sajad mountains in the Al-Tuffah region.

Two primary factors are cited for this measured pace: a decreased fear of Hezbollah missile strikes on Israeli settlements and a lack of political approval following the dissolution of the Knesset. While Israeli leadership may change, the core objective of securing national security and establishing a new position within the U.S.-led regional geopolitical map is expected to remain constant.

Furthermore, the report notes a shift in Israeli military doctrine. While previous leadership focused on deterrence, the current administration under Benjamin Netanyahu emphasizes preemptive warfare to prevent a recurrence of the events of October 7.