Kill the top commanders
In late September, Israeli forces launched a sustained bombing campaign. Among the prominent Hezbollah figures killed were:
These attacks targeted Hezbollah facilities in Dahiyeh, the Beqaa Valley, and even downtown Beirut, including drone workshops and financial centers.
The psychological bombing
Israel also reportedly activated thousands of booby-trapped communication devices (pagers, walkie-talkies), killing both militants and civilians. The goal: to dismantle Hezbollah’s centralized command.
2. Hezbollah’s resilient structure and strategy
Despite these catastrophic blows, Hezbollah continues to operate. Why?
Autonomous Units
Hezbollah’s military strategy is based on decentralization. Small, highly trained units operate independently, empowered to make tactical decisions on their own. This mission-command approach has allowed the group to maintain its functionality even after the destruction of its leadership. Continue reading…
