Why Israel’s war on Hezbollah keeps returning

The TakeIsrael has tried for decades to weaken Hezbollah through wars and assassinations. Why has the group endured?Israel’s latest attacks on Lebanon come after decades of conflict with Hezbollah. Wars, assassinations and pressure have failed to break the group, which continues to launch rockets and fight Israeli forces. Why has Hezbollah endured, and what does the latest escalation reveal about the long war between Israel and Hezbollah?In this episode: Hala Jaber (@HalaJaber), Journalist Episode credits:This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Tuleen Barakat with Sarí el-Khalili, Monah Hamade, Gerard Baldadad, Adhil Veetil, Shreshtha Sanghvi, and our guest host, David Enders. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubePublished On 9 Mar 2026