After years of relentless terrorist attacks from its northern neighbor, Israel launched a military campaign into Lebanon—sparking a conflict whose ending no one could predict. In this PragerU 5-Minute Video, renowned historian and former Israeli ambassador Michael Oren unpacks the origins, complexities, and consequences of Israel’s war in Lebanon. Discover how this pivotal moment in Middle East history reveals the unpredictable nature of modern warfare, the challenges of counterterrorism, and the high cost of defending national security in a volatile region.