Joint Center for Operational Analysis Journal. Volume 10, Issue 1, December 2007
Abstract
In July 2006, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) entered Lebanon with massive air and ground attacks, primarily in retribution for the killing of several soldiers by Hizballah, but also in an effort to rescue two soldiers being held captive. This attack was just the latest in a series of conflicts between Israel, its neighbors, and several paramilitary organizations dating back to the 1940s. The "Second Lebanon War" or the "July War" broke a pattern of capture and prisoner exchange that had occurred over the years. Of interest is the Winograd Commission Interim Report that examines the failure of the Israeli leadership to apply the lessons of past conflicts before beginning this military effort. Equally important is a study of the preparations the Hizballah had taken to frustrate ground forces in their advance into Lebanon. For that reason, this study is provided as an analysis of the conflict. The first article "Hizballah - The Party of God," gives a history of Hizballah in Lebanon. This article is followed by a reprint from the Jerusalem Quarterly that gives insight into the thoughts and goals of the Hizballah leadership. The next five articles are a series of analytical synopses of aspects of the conflict. The eleventh article, "Terrorist to Techno Guerilla: The Changing Face of Asymmetric Warfare," discusses the expanding use of technology within terrorist organizations. The final article is an addition to the previous Journal focused on Counterinsurgency (Volume VIII, Issue 3 - Sept 2006). Mr. Rod Propst is the Principal Terrorism Analyst for Anser Corporation and his paper "Insurgency and the Role of the 21st Century Special Operator" is an introductory study guide for those who wish to learn more about the subject. Here he provides a synopsis of numerous books and studies on insurgency and counterinsurgency.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA519817
Entities
Organizations
- United States Joint Forces Command