Rising Tensions: Israel and Hezbollah Edge Closer to All-Out War

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah has drastically escalated, raising fears of an all-out war. Recent Israeli strikes have killed top Hezbollah leaders, while Hezbollah has responded with heavy rocket fire into northern Israel. Both sides brace for potential prolonged and devastating clashes.

In a sharp escalation of hostilities, the nearly year-long conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah has intensified, with deadly consequences on both sides. Following two days of bombings, Israeli airstrikes killed dozens in Beirut, including Hezbollah's elite unit commander.

Hezbollah, pledging retaliation, launched a wave of rockets into northern Israel. Israeli officials indicate the possibility of broader military operations targeting Hezbollah, which could lead to a devastating war reminiscent of the 2006 conflict.

The international community watches anxiously as tensions threaten to destabilize the region further, already shaken by the ongoing war in Gaza, and the heavy exchange of border fire shows no sign of abating.

(With inputs from agencies.)