With #Gaza in ruins, the Israel Defence Forces are preparing a “new ground war against Hezbollah” in #Lebanon, writes British "The Times" .

The plan for the invasion of southern Lebanon has already been developed. The IDF says it wants to push #Hezbollah north to the #Litani River, a line of symbolic significance for both sides.

🔶️ The other concern is that the #IDF, already seen by some as having set itself unreasonable goals in Gaza by insisting it will “eradicate #Hamas”, would be taking an even bigger risk in trying to take on Hezbollah, a larger and better equipped force.

🔶️ The IDF’s performance in the 2006 war was widely regarded as poor, including by its own officers. They insist, however, that lessons have been learned and Hezbollah, now battle-hardened from its role in the Syrian war, will not be under-estimated again.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/israel-defies-allies-to-plan-new-war-with-lebanon-lz6l8rjbx

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