Author: JOSEPH KRAUSS / AP

Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah engaged in a fierce exchange of fire, escalating tensions and raising fears of an all-out war. The conflict saw Israel launching airstrikes on Lebanon, targeting rocket launchers, while Hezbollah retaliated with rockets and drones aimed at Israeli military positions. The exchange resulted in casualties on both sides, with Israel reporting the death of a soldier. While both sides claim they only targeted military sites, the situation remains volatile. The recent clashes follow escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah, with Hezbollah citing the assassination of one of its top commanders in an Israeli airstrike as a reason…