Author: Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon

The Conflict in the North: A Summary Despite months of fighting in the north, Israel sought international legitimacy for its actions in Lebanon. Multiple Hezbollah operatives were injured and killed in communication device explosions. Amidst escalating tensions, Shin Bet revealed a plot to assassinate former Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon, justifying retaliation against Hezbollah. Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon (Photo: Alex Kolomoisky) The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned the attacks, calling for prosecution of those responsible. International condemnation followed, with calls for investigations and an end to violence. Israeli officials expressed the need for a change in the security…