Lebanon is 'not tank country' and an Israeli armored assault there exposes it to Hezbollah's firepower

An Israeli armored thrust into southern Lebanon would put Merkava tanks up against Hezbollah fighters with the weapons and training to exploit the region's mountainous terrain.

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• Hezbollah took a heavy toll on Israeli armor the last time they fought on the ground in Lebanon.
• Its fighters wield even more advanced anti-tank weapons and know how to exploit the hilly terrain.
• If Israel decides to go to war with Hezbollah, it will likely have to send tanks into Lebanon.