In the Arab World They Claim: "Israel Will Not Give Up Hezbollah's Treasure - This Will Blow Up the Ceasefire"
Lebanese commentator Naji S. al-Boustani claims that Israel is trying with all its might to obtain approval from the US to operate to conquer the Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic area in southern Lebanon networked…
Assessment
A Lebanese commentator claims Israel is pressing the U.S. for approval to seize a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon honeycombed with Hezbollah tunnels. If true, this would mean Israel views the tunnel network as a prize too valuable to leave in enemy hands, potentially scuttling any ceasefire before it takes hold. The key question is whether Washington will grant that approval or force a different path.