The Israeli newspaper "Ma'ariv" published a new report questioning whether the ongoing war of attrition between Hezbollah and Israel would benefit the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah. In addressing this question, Israeli researcher Amitzia Baram stated, "There is a misconception among many Israelis that Nasrallah has no problem with the ongoing war, and it is really a mistake to think that, as the situation in Lebanon is more complex than it is in Israel."
He added, "Nasrallah seeks to end the limited war of attrition. The Israeli army has eliminated over 500 members of Hezbollah, with a third of them being leaders, including prominent and important leaders within the organization. This represents a severe blow to the morale of the party, its tactics, and its military operations."
He continued, "Furthermore, there is significant destruction of homes in villages and towns in southern Lebanon, the same situation applies to settlements in northern Israel."
In turn, Israeli writer Alon Ben David stated, "Since the beginning of the war that erupted on October 7, the Israeli army has determined a stockpile of weapons designated for the war in Lebanon, which should not be violated. This stockpile has been maintained and gradually increased, acknowledging that Israel is in an era of a long war."
Ben David pointed out that wars have not yet been resolved, while it is questionable whether the stockpile would be sufficient for a lengthy conflict, adding, "Weekly, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu receives updates on the state of the Israeli army's stockpile with other officials."
He concluded, "Therefore, when Netanyahu creates an unnecessary crisis with the United States regarding arms supplies, he is fully aware of the essential meaning of this, which is that the crisis is aimed at providing an excuse for him and another to blame him for his failure to launch a campaign in Lebanon."
