Middle East: Although Hezbollah's rocket operations, which rained down on occupied Palestinian territories, have ceased, the economic situation of the Zionist enemy continues to deteriorate steadily.

This confirms that the Lebanese resistance operations have had a significant impact that continues to haunt the enemy. The situation in the occupied northern Palestinian territories remains as if the front is still ablaze: the displaced are fearful, and the enemy is financially and operationally incapable of rehabilitation and reconstruction. 

The fears surrounding the enemy persist from all sides, leaving a cessation of aggression on Gaza in the south as the only solution to the enemy's problems in the north. This reality was emphasized by the martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.

The northern front and its implications remain active, as indicators show that the Zionist entity is severely apprehensive, particularly in economic and security domains. Settlers are hesitant to return to their settlements in northern occupied Palestine due to the horrors they experienced in recent periods and their lack of confidence in the abilities of Netanyahu’s government. 

This situation exacerbates the financial deficit of the enemy, as it requires hundreds of millions of dollars to provide housing, hotels, and social, economic, and health care for over 150,000 displaced persons.

Economically, many factories and vital facilities targeted by Hezbollah’s missiles remain nonoperational, refusing to resume their work due to their distrust in Netanyahu’s government to provide suitable security and economic conditions. The enemy’s economic measures, such as imposing additional taxes and customs to cover the deficit, have led to the shutdown of thousands of companies and factories, alongside the flight of capital and the withdrawal of major companies' assets from occupied Palestine. 

Additionally, the enemy faces an unprecedented labor crisis. On one hand, the mobilization of reserve soldiers has drained companies and institutions of manpower. On the other hand, the migration of hundreds of thousands of settlers abroad and their refusal to return, coupled with foreign workers' reluctance to work in threatened Palestinian territories, has worsened the problem. Consequently, the enemy is incapable of restoring normalcy in northern occupied Palestine.

In this context, the so-called Israeli "Contractors’ Union" estimated that rehabilitating areas in northern occupied Palestine, targeted by Hezbollah’s missiles, would take between 8 to 10 years. Initial estimates suggest that nearly $2 billion is needed to repair the damage, with Israeli expectations that the costs could be much higher.

A recent report by Yedioth Ahronoth revealed that the "Contractors' Union" assessed the scope of rehabilitation work needed in northern occupied Palestine, estimating damage to hundreds of major buildings. Additionally, other Zionist media reported that Hezbollah’s missiles damaged approximately 8,800 homes, while the infrastructure also suffered extensive damage. This leaves the enemy facing exorbitant bills it cannot afford amidst its substantial financial deficit and escalating military expenditures.

The optimistic estimate of 8 to 10 years assumes the continuous monthly arrival of thousands of foreign workers into occupied Palestine. However, the ongoing labor crisis and foreign workers' refusal to work in occupied territories will likely extend this timeframe, as confirmed by statements from Zionist officials.

Yedioth Ahronoth quoted Raul Srugo, the head of the Contractors' Union, warning that rebuilding and rehabilitation efforts in the north would take a very long time due to the severe shortage of construction workers. He stated, "If the government’s pace of work remains as it is today, and an average of 1,000 foreign construction workers enter Israel monthly, rebuilding northern Israel will take 8 to 10 years." He added that it is difficult to estimate the damage the focus on reconstruction in the north will inflict on other construction and infrastructure projects across Israel during this period.

These statements highlight the mounting challenges for the enemy. Srugo reiterated the need for urgent government action to address these issues, saying, "If the government wishes to avoid a prolonged economic blow that could last years due to the paralysis of large sectors, it must immediately streamline the process of bringing in foreign workers and reduce bureaucratic hurdles and imposed fees."

Even after the aggression against Gaza ends, the unresolved situation in the north will compound the enemy’s responsibilities, including reconstruction, rehabilitation, and compensation. This will likely provoke internal backlash against Netanyahu's government, potentially leading to its downfall.

Srugo further warned that continued stagnation in addressing this issue would escalate into a historic social and economic crisis with far-reaching consequences.

Comparing the situations in Lebanon and the Zionist entity, the true victory lies with the Lebanese people, who returned to their southern areas within hours of being displaced by Zionist aggression. Meanwhile, the enemy faces ongoing migration and displaced settlers’ refusal to return due to distrust in Netanyahu's government to protect them and prevent Hezbollah missiles from reaching northern occupied Palestine again.

Despite the ceasefire, the lingering effects of Lebanese resistance operations remain evident. This reflects the martyr leader Sayyed Nasrallah's assertion that the normalization of conditions in northern occupied Palestine hinges on ceasing aggression against Gaza. 

The persistent fears of settlers, investors, and foreign workers underscore the lasting impact of Hezbollah’s significant operations. This reaffirms that the Lebanese front has established a solid foundation for supporting Gaza by amplifying the consequences of Zionist crimes and leaving a perpetual concern for the enemy.

Economic and financial challenges continue to plague the enemy. International credit rating agencies have refused to reduce the downgrades recently imposed on the Zionist entity due to ongoing threats to its economy. The severe impact of strikes in Haifa’s industrial areas remains unresolved, and the financial deficit looms large.

The head of the Israeli Finance Ministry's budget department, Yogev Gradus, warned that Israel’s budget deficit for 2024 would exceed expectations, signaling the likelihood of additional taxes, austerity measures, and further cuts to service ministries.

Amid these challenges, the enemy's options remain limited. The sole viable solution is halting aggression and lifting the siege on Gaza. Without this, the enemy continues to plunge deeper into a dark tunnel, reaffirming the steadfastness of the martyr Nasrallah's equation amidst all variables.