Israel's Failure in War Objectives?
Israel failed to destroy Hezbollah as a fighting force because the Israeli government failed to adhere to the concept of total war. Despite preparations for an all-out assault into Lebanon, the Israelis limited their actions to border skirmishes and minimalist raids. As a result, they failed to accomplish their war objectives.
As the Israeli offensive into southern Lebanon unfolded in painstakingly slow fashion, reports of discontent from the troops on the ground made their way into
