14 months of war ends, how much loss did Hezbollah suffer in the fight with Israel?
The 14-month-long war between Israel and Hezbollah has come to an end. Hezbollah has suffered a lot in this war with Israel. While Israel had to bear its share of losses, in which dozens of soldiers were killed. Thousands of people were displaced. Hezbollah and its supporters have also suffered a lot in Iran's capital Tehran.
What losses did Hezbollah suffer in the war?
– No success on Gaza ceasefire
Hezbollah supported Hamas in the war against Israel. Its aim was to get a ceasefire in Gaza, but even after 14 months, it failed to do so.
– Damage to military infrastructure
Hezbollah's military infrastructure suffered heavy damage in the war. Many of its bases were destroyed. Hezbollah has been weakened by these destructions.
– Death of senior commanders
Many Hezbollah commanders were killed in the Israeli attack. This includes its chief Nasrallah. He was the Secretary General of Hezbollah for 30 years. Hezbollah believes that the number of its fighters killed during the 14 months could reach several thousand.
– Return from Israel border
Under the ceasefire agreement, Hezbollah will have to withdraw 25 km from the Israel-Lebanon border. This withdrawal has reduced the threat posed by Hezbollah to northern Israel.
Israeli attacks on key crossings between Syria and Lebanon disrupted Hezbollah's arms supplies. Israeli officials have vowed to enforce a ceasefire by preventing Hezbollah's rearmament.
-Hezbollah's political standing has also suffered. The group has described its 14-month campaign as a victory. It is unclear whether the Lebanese public agrees with that assessment.
The consequences of the war extend beyond Hezbollah, weakening the Iran-led Axis of Resistance. Hezbollah was once Iran's strongest proxy. But 14 months later, it is no longer so. Hamas has also suffered militarily, with key leaders and commanders killed.
According to news agency Reuters, the Iran-backed group has lost 4,000 people. This is 10 times more than the number of people killed in the month-long war with Israel in 2006.