Victory Through Displacement: Hezbollah's Strategic Gains

The recent forced evacuation of Israelis by Hezbollah marks a significant operational achievement, enhancing their propaganda narrative of successfully displacing Israelis in a way others have not. Although this displacement may seem permanent to those affected, it hinges on the resolution of ongoing conflicts. Hezbollah anticipated a response from Israel but aimed to establish a favorable narrative of resistance and capability. This situation parallels their historical narrative of driving Israeli forces out of Lebanon in 2000, a key political victory that bolstered their legitimacy as a resistance movement, contrasting their successes with the failures of other regional actors like Egypt and Jordan.