The conflict that cost Netanyahu before | If You're Listening | ABC NEWS In-depth

Israel is back in Lebanon. But this isn't the first time. In 1982, Israel invaded southern Lebanon, creating a buffer zone that helped give rise to Hezbollah. Almost two decades later, mounting casualties forced Israel to withdraw. Now, after Hezbollah joined the war following October 7, Israeli troops have crossed the border again. The dilemma facing Benjamin Netanyahu is the same one that haunted leaders before him: Stay in Lebanon and pay the price. Or leave — and risk looking weak. Welcome to ABC News In-depth, where you'll find our long-form journalism and other videos to help you understand what's going on in the world around you. Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: https://ab.co/2OB7Mk1 For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY Get breaking news and livestreams from our ABC News channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NewsOnABC Like ABC News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/abcnews.au Follow ABC News on Instagram: http://instagram.com/abcnews_au Follow ABC News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/abcnews Note: In most cases, our captions are auto-generated. #ABCNewsIndepth #ABCNewsAustralia