Analysis: Hezbollah is once again betting on survival as victory, and more of the same from Israel won't change the equation; a full-scale invasion of Lebanon could work but at a steep cost; the real question is whether Netanyahu's government can pursue a smarter strategy

Opinion: any deal that leaves Iran’s regime standing would reward a weakened but dangerous enemy, revive its proxies and turn military gains into diplomatic defeat for the US and Israel

Opinion: FPV drones make withdrawal to the old border impossible; Israel must push deeper into Lebanon, clear Hezbollah from the south and destroy its infrastructure

Analysis: dollar has fallen 25% against the shekel in two years, hitting exporters; Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron faces three options: buy dollars, sharply cut rates or do nothing — also a risk

Commentary: Capturing the strategic ridge may push Hezbollah fire farther from northern communities, but without a lasting plan, Israel risks either renewed attrition or another Hezbollah return

Opinion: The ability to set limits on power, investigate suspicions and enforce the law is one of the things that distinguishes a murderous terrorist organization from the army of a democratic state