"For the past 20 days, Weinberg has been living between the thud of Hezbollah missiles and the crack of Israeli artillery. But her overwhelming feeling, she says, is relief - to be home."
"Defense Minister Israel Katz said last week, 'There is no evacuation. Everyone stays in their home.' The mission now, he said, is 'to protect northern communities against raids and anti-tank fire.'"
"'Hezbollah poked the bear,' said an Israeli security official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive military matter. Israel had been committed to a process with Lebanon to disarm the militants gradually."
"'This is Hezbollah's swan song,' Reserve Brig. Gen. Guy Hazoot said. The organization has become hated within Lebanon. It's understood that they are fighting for Iranian interests.'"
Orna Weinberg, a farmer and doula, lives in fear of Hezbollah attacks while feeling relief to be home. Following the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack, 60,000 Israelis were evacuated from the Lebanese border. However, the Israeli government has changed its approach, instructing residents to stay put. Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized protecting northern communities. Hezbollah has intensified attacks following U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran, claiming to avenge the death of Iranian leader Khamenei. Israeli officials aim to dismantle Hezbollah's military capabilities, while the group faces growing unpopularity in Lebanon.
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