Litani River: The UN's attempt at a buffer zone between Israel and Hezbollah

Faced with Israeli attacks, Hezbollah may now be forced to withdraw north of the river, Dr Burcu Ozcelik from the Royal United Services Institute defence thinktank argues. She told Sky News: "Hezbollah may not have a choice if it seeks to survive this fierce new escalation in the war in some form. It will emerge diminished, battered and bruised, with its high-ranking commanders killed, and its strike capability eroded significantly. Moreover, Hezbollah's claim that it is the formidable guardian of all Lebanese people against Israeli aggression is in tatters as thousands of frightened civilians flee to Beirut in the north with Hezbollah unable to deter the Israeli aerial bombardment, and the possible ground incursion that may still follow."