Israel and Lebanon may already be fighting the same enemy

Israel and Lebanon may be fighting a common enemy in Hezbollah, according to a JNS analysis. A senior Lebanese security official reportedly urged Israel to help Lebanon and avoid playing into Hezbollah's hands, acknowledging that the Lebanese Armed Forces cannot disarm Hezbollah alone. The article suggests a division of labor: Israel would target Hezbollah's military capabilities, while Lebanon would dismantle its political, financial, and civilian infrastructure. This approach could foster trust and undermine Hezbollah's narrative of "resistance" to Israel.