Israel shouldn't attack Hezbollah until after US elections - opinion

Israel faces escalating Hezbollah attacks but must delay major military action due to multiple fronts and US distractions, focusing instead on countering Iran's nuclear threat until January 2025.

ISRAELI FORCES secure a road following a rocket attack from Lebanon, near Kiryat Shmona, last month.

ISRAELI FORCES secure a road following a rocket attack from Lebanon, near Kiryat Shmona, last month.

(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)

ByFARHAD REZAEI

JULY 7, 2024 00:50

Updated: JULY 7, 2024 00:55

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