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Source: https://www.jns.org/hezbollah-fighting-a-war-of-attrition-on-israels-terms/
Hizbullah Fighting a War of Attrition on Israel's Terms
(JNS) Baruch Yedid - Israel Air Force strikes in Lebanon are exacting a heavy price from Hizbullah for its rocket fire, forcing the terrorist group into a war of attrition being fought on Israel's terms. Hizbullah has been firing rockets at northern Israel daily since Oct. 7, leading to the evacuation of tens of thousands of Israelis from communities near Lebanon. In response, "Hizbullah's front line of outposts was hit very hard by the IDF and, among other things, the forces hit terrorist infrastructure, command and control facilities, lookouts and warehouses where weapons were stored," an IDF source said. A Shi'ite source in Lebanon said that Israel has targeted Hizbullah facilities located in or very close to 91 villages across southern Lebanon. Civilians have been killed in those strikes, and residents blame Hizbullah for putting them in harm's way. "Recently, [Hizbullah Secretary-General Hassan] Nasrallah has also been hearing criticism from the Shi'ite communities who ask him whether you have pledged to be the defender of Lebanon or have you become the defender of Hamas and ISIS," the IDF source said. "The ratio of casualties between the IDF forces and Hizbullah is 1-13," an Israeli political source said.