Hebrew Media: Israel Drowning in 'Illusory Victories' and Hezbollah Has Not Retreated

The military and political establishment in the occupation state is facing sharp criticism as the confrontation with Iran and its proxies in the region enters its third week. Media sources have revealed significant gaps between official reports and the reality on the ground. Sources indicated that the occupation army is suffering from a tangible shortage of interceptor missiles, which official bodies quickly denied for fear of eroding deterrence, despite military circles acknowledging the difficult situation and the multiplicity of active fronts.

In a critical reading of the scene, Israeli writer Nir Kipnis affirmed that Israelis are being subjected to systematic deception by their government, which he described as 'incapable.' Kipnis explained that claims promoting the decisive fate of Hezbollah and its retreat behind the borders have evaporated in the face of reality, as military reports confirm that the party has not only not retreated but has begun to re-inject and deploy its forces in border villages and towns in southern Lebanon, posing a direct and continuous threat to northern settlements.

The analysis emphasized that targeting the settlements of Shlomi, Avivim, and Kiryat Shmona with missiles proves the falsity of claims about the destruction of Hezbollah's firepower. The writer considered that politics does not recognize a vacuum, and the continued existence of armed organizations and their ability to deliver strikes after two and a half years of fighting on various fronts is in itself a victory for them, noting that the 'small victories' marketed by official spokespersons are nothing but illusory signs in a list of wrong objectives.

On the regional level, the article pointed to the growing sense of impunity of the Iranian regime, especially with the continuation of demonstrations supporting it and strategic movements in the Strait of Hormuz. Observers believe that the Israeli reliance on absolute American support may clash with the reality that American forces may withdraw at any time, while the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its allies will remain in the region for many years, making any Israeli military achievement temporary and insufficient to change the strategic balance of power.

The writer concluded by calling on Israelis not to be swayed by the numbers and statistics presented by official spokespersons regarding the number of casualties or the extent of destruction in Gaza and Lebanon. He stressed that turning neighborhoods into rubble and assassinating leaders has not succeeded in deciding the battle, warning that continuing to 'sell myths' about regional power will only lead to imminent and more ferocious rounds of fighting, as long as the Israeli leadership remains stuck in a spiral of illusory victories.

No war ends in a draw; if Hezbollah is not completely eliminated, it means they are the victor.