Hezbollah Using Respite from Ceasefire to Rearm and Reconstitute: Experts
The quieting down of the war in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah following pressure from Iran and the United States has given the Lebanon-based proxy critical time to regroup and reconstitute itself before the next inevitable round of fighting, experts say.
TL;DR
- Experts believe Hezbollah is using the current ceasefire to regroup and rearm.
- A previous ceasefire in November 2024 was also used by Hezbollah for significant recalibration, reportedly with Iranian help.
- Despite being more effective this year, Hezbollah suffered thousands of casualties compared to a few dozen Israeli troops in recent fighting.
- Hezbollah received limited reprieve with a ceasefire in April and a stronger one this month as part of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
- Reserve Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser stated that Hezbollah is using the ceasefire to rearm and reconstitute.