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Israel Reevaluates War Strategy Amid Hezbollah's Rising Threat

4/6/2026

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Israel's strategy in its ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah is under intense scrutiny.
Sources question the decision to engage Hezbollah while Iran remains the primary focus and say Israel underestimated Hezbollah's capabilities.
Defense officials say military force alone cannot disarm Hezbollah or achieve regime change in Iran.
The consensus among defense officials has fractured, with some urging goal reevaluation and a potential ceasefire to avoid further losses.

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Israel's strategy in its ongoing war with Iran and Hezbollah is under intense scrutiny.
Sources question the decision to engage Hezbollah while Iran remains the primary focus and say Israel underestimated Hezbollah's capabilities.
Defense officials say military force alone cannot disarm Hezbollah or achieve regime change in Iran.
The consensus among defense officials has fractured, with some urging goal reevaluation and a potential ceasefire to avoid further losses.