Israel has decided to increase pressure on Hezbollah through preemptive strikes, aiming either for a settlement to safely return residents to the north or to escalate into a full-scale war.
Israeli media quoted sources as they confirmed that a comprehensive war could mean the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, following the elimination of two-thirds of the group’s central leadership, including senior military commander Ibrahim Aqil.
The decision comes after Israel’s airstrikes targeted Hezbollah’s Radwan Force, signaling a shift in strategy.
Israeli officials are prepared for all outcomes, including ground operations in Lebanon, as they await Hezbollah’s response to US-mediated settlement proposals.
