Hezbollah Maintains Operational Strength Against Israel Despite Heavy Strikes

Hezbollah has defied expectations by maintaining substantial operational capabilities despite sustained Israeli and American efforts to dismantle the group.

NPR interviewed a Hezbollah commander who described how the group has adapted with a decentralized command structure and reliance on old-school communication methods.

Al Jazeera

Jihad said, "We're fighting an enemy that has the latest weapons, all the technology, but we are holding our ground."

The New York Times reported that Hezbollah managed to launch consistent rocket barrages into Israel for more than a month now.

Al Jazeera reported that Israel would not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah when it meets Lebanese officials.

Israel has intensified its military campaign in southern Lebanon, systematically demolishing entire villages using remote-controlled explosions.

NDTV reported that the Israeli military demolished villages in Taybeh, Naqoura and Deir Seryan.

Al Jazeera

The Guardian described this tactic as domicide -- the deliberate, systematic destruction of civilian homes.

More than 2,000 people had died in Lebanon since Israeli operations began.

Israel has announced plans to occupy large areas of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River.

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin formal peace negotiations, the first since 1983.

Israeli Ambassador Leiter said Israel agreed to begin formal peace negotiations with the Lebanese government but ruled out any discussion involving Hezbollah.

Lebanese lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said the group rejects direct negotiations.

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam postponed a planned trip to the US.

The move to negotiate without Hezbollah has deepened domestic divisions in Lebanon.

Hezbollah appointed four deputies for each commander to guarantee continuity of operations.

Fighters operate in small units and avoid electronic communication.

France 24

The group is returning to its roots in guerrilla warfare in southern Lebanon.

This shift comes after Israeli operations destroyed much of Hezbollah's communications network.

The group was forced to decentralize and compartmentalize its forces.

The conflict has deepened Lebanon's political and social fractures.

Hezbollah opposes the Lebanon-Israel talks, calling them a violation of the national pact.

Global Times

The government banned the party's military activities last week.

The conflict has killed more than 2,000 people in Lebanon since it began.

The peace deal does not extend to Hezbollah.