Weakening Hezbollah to Enable Lebanese Sovereignty

Prof. Kobi Michael argues that Israel must retaliate aggressively against Hezbollah’s continuous attacks to weaken the organization, as he believes the current ceasefire is not functional in practice.

He maintains that this military pressure is necessary to diminish Hezbollah’s influence, thereby allowing the Lebanese government to take responsibility for its own security and advance toward a peace agreement.

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

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