Israel is strategically planning to weaken Hezbollah without escalating the conflict into a full-scale war in the Middle East. Following a rocket attack by Hezbollah that resulted in the tragic deaths of 12 children and teenagers in the Golan Heights, Israel is preparing for potential retaliation.
Israeli officials, speaking anonymously, suggest that the response may involve a few days of fighting, but it is not expected to spiral into a widespread conflict. Both Israel and the U.S. have accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of orchestrating the attack, a claim that Hezbollah vehemently denies.