Discontent is surging among Israeli settlers in northern occupied Palestine, as Israeli media reveal deepening frustration over the occupation’s inability to confront the growing strength of the Lebanese Resistance.
Hezbollah’s continued operations have effectively imposed new rules of engagement, exposing the limits of Israeli military power on the ground. Settlers have also warned that the occupation government is reverting to failed approaches reminiscent of past crises.
Ceasefire extension seen as advantage for Hezbollah
Fears have intensified following US President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire with Lebanon for 21 days, a move widely seen by settlers as granting Hezbollah further time to consolidate its position. Many now warn that the north risks becoming a “Gaza Envelope 2,” reflecting a broader sense of vulnerability and loss of control.
Settlers described an increasingly dire reality, with Israeli media quoting residents who say the situation “looks very bad.” After the latest round of confrontation, many acknowledge that the occupation has lost its once-assumed freedom of military action, while Hezbollah continues to strike and maneuver.
Analysts argue that the US-backed extension of the truce has allowed Hezbollah to strengthen its position under fire, further eroding the occupation’s standing.
Israeli Channel 12’s correspondent sharply criticized the so-called “containment” policy, noting that Hezbollah “does not care about the political understandings in Washington and continues to impose its own rhythm on the ground”, a clear indication that Israeli calculations are no longer dictating the battlefield.
Hezbollah escalates with advanced operations
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon carried out multiple operations targeting the Shtula settlement and Israeli occupation forces (IOF) in the south, in response to continued attacks on Lebanese towns.
The Israeli occupation acknowledged on Thursday that 45 of its soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon within the past 48 hours, reflecting the intensity of ongoing confrontations with the Resistance.
According to official figures, the total number of wounded soldiers since the escalation of the offensive on March 2 has reached 735, including 44 in serious condition and 100 classified as moderate injuries.
These figures underscore the scale of mounting losses faced by Israeli forces amid ongoing confrontations along the Lebanese front.
It is important to note that “Israel” is known for censoring the true number of casualties among its troops; the actual total of killed and injured is much higher than what it reveals.
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