Will Hezbollah continue to avoid responding to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Justin SalhaniFebruary 3, 2026 at 07:36 PM

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Despite over 11,000 Israeli violations of the 2024 ceasefire, Hezbollah has launched only one attack in the past 14 months. These Israeli attacks continue to impact southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, displacing approximately 64,000 Lebanese. Analysts suggest Hezbollah's weakened state following the 2024 war, including the loss of key leaders and the fall of its Syrian ally, has limited its response. However, Hezbollah hasn't ruled out future action, particularly if Israeli aggression escalates, a suitable opportunity arises, or diplomatic efforts fail. While committed to the ceasefire, Hezbollah faces pressure to disarm and is concerned about ongoing Israeli occupation, Lebanese prisoners in Israeli jails, and reconstruction efforts hindered by Israeli actions.

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Litani River 30% Haytham Ali Tabatabai 30% Qassem Kassir 30% Syria 40% Hassan Nasrallah 40% Bekaa Valley 40% al-Assad regime 40% Iran ×250% Lebanon ×580% Hezbollah ×1190% Israel ×990%

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hezbollah 100% israel 90% attacks on lebanon 80% ceasefire 70% southern lebanon 60% israeli violations 60% military leadership 50% political instability 40%