Analysis: Israeli buffer zone fails to form in Lebanon

An analysis of the ongoing conflict in southern Lebanon highlights significant setbacks for Israeli military objectives. Despite more than 40 days of operations, Israeli forces have been unable to establish a coherent buffer zone, with rear areas remaining unsecured and no bridgehead secured on the strategic Litani River. The capture of new Syrian territory, including Mount Hermon, has also failed to facilitate a meaningful Israeli penetration into the mountainous Hasbaya District. These difficulties underscore the challenge Israel faces in attempting a long-term occupation against a resilient Hezbollah-led resistance.