The IDF estimates that Hezbollah does not fire long-range missiles deep into the Israeli rear, because most of its fire capabilities have been destroyed in the last two weeks. After the beeper attack and the elimination of the top of the Redwan force, Israel estimated that Hezbollah would respond with long-range fire deep into Israel. Even after the assassination of the organization's leader Hassan Nasrallah, there was record preparation in Israel for a massive missile launch, which in the end did not happen.
According to the report of Roi Sharon in Kan News, the IDF estimates that Hezbollah does not fire long-range rockets, because most of its fire capabilities have been destroyed.
It was also reported that the IDF is preparing for a ground operation in Lebanon. This, despite unprecedented American pressure to prevent such an operation. In talks held by senior Israeli officials with their counterparts from the United States, the Americans warned of the consequences of such a move. Yet a ground invasion could be imminent and reports have already come flooding in of the Lebanese army making a swift retreat from the South border with Israel.
