Israel is operating in the north within a complex strategic bind — one that stems not only from the Lebanese arena, but also from political and constitutional constraints in the United States.

Since the outbreak of hostilities on February 28, the conflict has passed the 60-day threshold — a critical point under the War Powers Resolution, which requires the U.S. president to seek congressional authorization for continued military engagement or request an extension.

As Bloomberg reported, Republican leaders allowed the 60-day deadline to pass without action — reinforcing the structural limits shaping the conflict.

While the law does not apply directly to Israel, its impact is felt through a broader regional linkage. The ceasefire between the United States and Iran creates a framework of restraint in which Hezbollah functions as a central proxy of Tehran.

Alongside this strategic framework, patterns on the ground suggest the emergence of de facto........

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