Israel’s Strategy: Weakening Hezbollah to Restore Lebanese Sovereignty

Prof. Kobi Michael argues that Israel must respond aggressively to Hezbollah’s continued drone and rocket attacks despite the official ceasefire, targeting the group’s strongholds to weaken their capabilities.

He maintains that these military actions are a necessary step to diminish Hezbollah’s power, which he believes is the only way to enable the Lebanese government to eventually assert its sovereignty and ensure security.

The full interview took place on NewsX World on May 28, 2026.

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