Hezbollah's Rocket Assault Shakes Northern Israel, Security Concerns Rise

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah along the Israel-Lebanon border has created a "waking nightmare" for residents in northern Israel, according to Sarit Zehavi, founder of the Alma Research and Education Center. Efforts to push Hezbollah north of the Litani River, as mandated by UN Security Council Resolution 1701, have been ineffective, with Hezbollah continuing to hoard weapons and entrench itself in the Lebanese government. Israel has called on international allies to ensure Lebanese compliance with the resolution, while diplomatic efforts are underway to stabilize the situation. However, Zehavi argues that relying on Resolution 1701 is dangerous and ineffective, as it has allowed Hezbollah to grow stronger over the years. The ongoing threat of Hezbollah attacks has left residents in northern Israel fearful and on high alert.