A new ceasefire in Lebanon and discussions of Israeli withdrawal are prompting questions about the IDF's current "slow war" doctrine, implemented over 989 days since the October 7, 2023 massacre. This protracted approach, characterized by slow, incremental advances akin to World War I tactics, contrasts sharply with Israel's historical preference for rapid, decisive conflicts like the Six Day War or the 1973 Yom Kippur War.
Despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claims of decimating Hezbollah's military and establishing security zones, the doctrine has allowed Hezbollah to retain significant presence near the Israeli border, including a mountain base and extensive underground infrastructure 10 kilometers from Metula. Critics argue this strategy, adopted from Gaza operations, burdens the IDF with static buffer zone patrols, risks future conflicts by enabling enemy regrouping, and underutilizes Israel's technological superiority, which is better suited for swift, disorienting engagements.
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