A year after clashes with Hezbollah started, Israel escalated its conflict with ground operations in southwest Lebanon, defying U.N. calls for diplomacy.
Triggered by regional tensions from the Hamas incursion into southern Israel and Tel Aviv’s war on Gaza, the conflict has expanded to include direct attacks by Iran on Israeli military installations.
Iran warned against further attacks, with the Foreign Minister cautioning Israel on retaliation. Efforts to discuss regional issues and stop Israel’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon are underway.
With Gulf states assuring neutrality, the Israeli military intensified operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting key figures and locations.
The ongoing conflict has raised concerns about a wider regional war, involving the U.S. and Iran. Israeli strikes have displaced many and threatened to escalate to crucial Iranian oil facilities.
President Biden’s response to potential Israeli actions reflects the complexity of the situation, as the crisis continues to escalate with devastating humanitarian consequences.