Maariv newspaper military columnist Avi Ashkenazi recently shared his vision of how events in Lebanon could unfold in an interview on 103fm radio.
He stressed that a clear strategy is needed to end the conflict and ensure long-term stability. According to Ashkenazi, the IDF has been assigned the goal of preventing Radwan forces from invading Israeli territory, and the army is already actively working to achieve this in key locations, including Kfar Kila, Al-Khayam and others.
Ashkenazi is convinced that to avoid new attacks it is important for Israel to conclude an agreement that clearly defines who is responsible in Lebanon for the events in that country. He noted that Israel will only have a sense of security when there is a “specific leadership” in Lebanon responsible for controlling what is happening.
Recalling the events of 1982, the observer stressed that Israeli troops left Lebanon only 18 years after the start of the conflict, after being forced to settle in the south of the country, but mired in the “Lebanese mud.”
Ashkenazi believes that Israel often seeks to act as “global police,” but this inevitably leads to concessions to the Lebanese government. However, he noted, Israel is aware that with a threat from Syrian territory, Assad will be under pressure.
Ashkenazi also addressed the drone threat that the IDF has faced in recent days, with numerous casualties recorded from drone attacks. According to him, during the fighting, the Israeli army destroyed about 1,300 drones, most of which were flying from Lebanese territory. He added that, despite the successes, complete protection against drones is still unattainable: their level of vulnerability in the Israeli defense system is approximately 20%. According to Ashkenazi, Israel will have to find ways to improve its defense against unmanned aerial vehicles, and reaching some kind of political agreement could contribute to stabilization.
The columnist also noted that during any conflict it is important to establish clear political objectives and record results that serve as a basis for future actions. For the moment, Ashkenazi believes, Israel has a tactical advantage in the confrontation with Lebanon, and the army must reach a political level where it can convey its achievements and needs to strengthen the borders.
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