2006: When Hezbollah Defeated Israel
<p>In the backdrop of conflicts between Israel and the Islamic world, one particular event stands out — the 2006 Lebanon War. It is a conflict notable from several perspectives, marking the first-ever defeat of the Israeli army and showcasing how, through modern technology and an asymmetric warfare model, a relatively weaker military force could overcome a much stronger one. Additionally, this conflict marked the first proxy war between Iran and Israel, with Hezbollah receiving substantial support from Iran.</p>
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<p>Around 9:00 local time on July 12, 2006, Hezbollah initiated diversionary missile attacks on Israeli military positions near the coast, the border village of Zar’it, and the Israeli town of Shlomi. Simultaneously, a Hezbollah contingent infiltrated the Israeli border through a vegetated “dead zone,” ambushing an Israeli patrol, killing three soldiers, injuring two, and capturing two more.</p>
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