# Hezbollah Continues to Choose War. Israel Must Choose Victory.

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Podcast: [The Pulse of Israel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pulse-of-israel-1194614)
Published: 2026-06-04T17:33:43+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avi-abelow/episodes/Hezbollah-Continues-to-Choose-War--Israel-Must-Choose-Victory-e3kbh2i
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While the world, and President Trump, continue talking about a "ceasefire" in Lebanon, Hezbollah continues proving over and over again that there never really was one.This past Shabbat, Hezbollah launched approximately 30 rockets and multiple explosive drones at northern Israel. Rockets struck near Kiryat Shmona, drones targeted communities across the Western Galilee, and sirens sent Israelis running for shelter throughout Safed, Karmiel, Meron, Metula, and surrounding areas. And rockets have continued all week. At the same time, Hezbollah continues using advanced optical drones to target and kill Israeli soldiers.In response, the IDF expanded its operations, crossing the Litani River, capturing strategic terrain near the Beaufort Ridge, and pushing deeper into Hezbollah strongholds across Southern Lebanon. But the question remains: Is Israel pursuing victory, or simply managing the conflict once again?In this video, Avi Abelow explains why ceasefires with jihadi terror organizations repeatedly fail, why Hezbollah remains the true ruler of Lebanon, and why many Israelis believe that only permanent Israeli sovereignty and security control in southern Lebanon can guarantee long-term safety for the people of Israel.We discuss: Hezbollah's latest attacks on northern Israel Why the Lebanon ceasefires have failed The strategic importance of the Litani River The future of southern Lebanon Why "conflict management" has repeatedly failed Israel The connection between sovereignty, deterrence, and security The biblical and historical significance of Israel's northern borders For decades, Israel has responded to attacks with temporary military operations, ceasefires, and withdrawals. The results speak for themselves. Hezbollah has grown stronger, more heavily a…

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