In this field report from northern Israel and southern Lebanon, Rob Roberts documents the aftermath of cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Travelling near Mount Sifya and Kibbutz Hanita, he describes leveled Lebanese towns such as Kfar Kila and Israeli communities damaged by rocket and drone attacks. Israeli reservists and local security officials argue that Hezbollah had effectively embedded itself within southern Lebanese civilian areas, prompting Israeli military operations to push the group back beyond the Litani River. While many displaced Israeli residents have begun returning home, visible destruction, military patrols, and sporadic flare-ups underscore that the border remains tense despite a November ceasefire.