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In new war with Israel, Hezbollah defies notion that it was crippled
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An Israeli soldier at the site of a Hezbollah missile strike in Haniel, Israel, in March 2026.
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Abdi Latif Dahir
- Despite assumptions of weakness after a 2024 ceasefire, Hezbollah has launched consistent rocket attacks into Israel, proving it rebuilt and adapted its strategies.
- Hezbollah’s arsenal, though diminished, includes rockets, missiles, and locally produced drones, demonstrating resilience amid targeted Israeli strikes and regional shifts.
- Currently, Hezbollah operates in smaller, agile units, employing “guerrilla-style warfare”, maintaining a strong presence and capability to strike Israel.
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BEIRUT – One of the big surprises of the war now engulfing the Middle East has been the intensity of attacks by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah on neighbouring Israel after it held its fire for more than a year.
