All’s Fair in #Lebanon #War? #Israeli Experts Defend Offensive Against #Hezbollah

Israel’s military actions in Lebanon have sparked intense debate, with accusations of disproportionate strikes and forced displacement of civilians in its campaign against Hezbollah. Israeli experts, however, say these claims don’t reflect the situation on the ground. The IDF has ramped up its offensive, targeting Hezbollah’s infrastructure and leadership, with four divisions now operating in southern Lebanon. Critics, including the UN, claim the strikes are excessive and have violated international law, citing over 1.2 million displaced civilians. The Israeli military counters that its actions are justified, emphasizing that Hezbollah’s operations from civilian areas endanger innocent lives. According to international law experts, Israel’s evacuation warnings and efforts to limit harm to civilians align with the laws of war, despite the civilian toll. Israeli law experts also reject accusations of “forced displacement,“ arguing that Israel’s offensive is targeted a