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IDF Revises Hezbollah Damage Estimates After 2024 Offensive

4/5/2026

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Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the IDF overestimated Hezbollah's damage after the 2024 offensive.
He noted a gap between earlier assessments and realities due to Hezbollah's rockets.
The IDF now estimates Hezbollah has tens of thousands of rockets and has killed 1,000 operatives while striking over 3,500 targets.
Israeli officials plan a security zone in southern Lebanon and demolish border villages to mitigate threats.

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Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the IDF overestimated Hezbollah's damage after the 2024 offensive.
He noted a gap between earlier assessments and realities due to Hezbollah's rockets.
The IDF now estimates Hezbollah has tens of thousands of rockets and has killed 1,000 operatives while striking over 3,500 targets.
Israeli officials plan a security zone in southern Lebanon and demolish border villages to mitigate threats.