Israel’s recent attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon mark a dangerous escalation, pushing the region closer to all-out conflict, which both sides have spent the last year trying to avoid.

A full-scale war could devastate both countries and potentially draw in Iran and the U.S. – here’s some essential background from a professor of #history and peace studies:
https://theconversation.com/a-weakened-hezbollah-is-being-goaded-into-all-out-conflict-with-israel-the-consequences-would-be-devastating-for-all-239469

#news #Israel #MiddleEast