This is why Israel lets Hezbollah leader Nasrallah live, ex-IDF col. says

• Published date: 12 March 2024
• Author: 104.5FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Cohen stated, "I'm not sure the senior leadership is willing to wage war in the North. I'm not sure we are in a position of true capability to handle such a war. We are capable but the cost will be very heavy on the ground forces."

Cohen further explained the option of war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, "Of course, the Americans are the last ones wanting war in the North, and we are dependent on them in terms of armament. I'm also not sure there is a willingness in the senior leadership; they would prefer to reach an agreement and end the war in the South.

"This is the first war in Israel that we are unable to fight on two fronts. Certainly, if we could, we would, and this shows what happened to the army over the past 20 years," he added.

Nasrallah is still alive, IDF holding its breath

Cohen concluded, "When we are at war, [Hezbollah...