⋯ Yossi alleges that the decision to reach a border agreement with Lebanon was taken under “immense pressure” from the European Union, while Israel was under credible threat from Lebanese resistance group Hezbollah.

⋯ This led to a “clouded judgment” that drove Israel into accepting a comprise contrary to its security, economic, constitutional, and national interests, the author claims.

⋯ In a study conducted by the army in the wake of the first Lebanon war, they concluded that its troops are suffering from shock from the resistance’s anti-tank weapons

The army focused on a mechanized doctrine that involved heavy reliance on armor to advance against the enemy

⋯ However, the army failed to learn and then change its doctrine in time, leading to a similar defeat in the second Lebanon war in the battle of Wadi al-Saluki, writes Halevi.

The consequences of the war created trauma for the regular and reserve soldiers, greatly influencing the leadership’s decisions when war was at stake with Lebanon.

⋯ Halevi concludes that the Israeli army should recruit soldiers to adapt to the challenges posed by Gaza and Lebanon, ending the era of raising the white flag and cowering from committing ground forces to achieve long-lasting results.

For its part, Hezbollah was confident about the Israeli army’s inability to mount an offensive against Lebanon or leverage its immense firepower in a possible war.

Reportedly, Mikati believed that the Israeli president was addressing him while he was infact speaking with the Tunisian official right next to Mikati.

⋯ Sabereen news reports the destruction of 19 vehicles and the death of 20 border guards and truck drivers.

⋯ The trucks were carrying Iranian fuel intended for Lebanon.

18 prisoners escaped from the Amioun prison in Koura.

Five have been arrested so far (LBCI)

Overnight, at around 1:30-2:00 am, the Israeli airforce was noted over Beirut and other Lebanese cities.

🇺🇸 In yesterday's midterm elections in the USA, slavery was officially banned as punishment in Tennessee.

316,973 (20% of voters) voted in favor of keeping slavery as just punishment.

The USD exchange rate rises back to 40,500 LBP/USD, days after it decreased to 36,000 LBP.

Significant increase in fuel prices per 20 L:

- Gasoline 95 octane: 803,000 (19.82 USD)

- Gasoline 98 octane: 821,000 (20.27 USD)

- Diesel: 910,000 (22.47 USD)

The Russian leadership's actions in Ukraine amount to nothing less than treason.

I've already written all that I wanted. Maybe there were objective reasons for surrender in Kherson. Still, if you see bloggers saying smth like "Kherson was/is unimportant" or "it was to save our troops" (good luck with Ukrainian artillery on the high bank) they are lying.