Israel has promised to respond to Iran’s missile attacks, heightening fears of a major regional war breaking out. The conflict escalated from Israel and Gaza almost a year ago to recent events, including Hezbollah attacking Israel and Israel’s retaliation on Lebanon. Key moments include Israel’s attacks on Gaza, Hezbollah firing rockets at Israeli military posts, and Israel targeting Iran’s consulate in Damascus. Iran responded with a barrage of missiles towards Israel, with some intercepted by other countries. Other events include the assassination of Hamas’s Ismail Haniyeh and the death of 700+ people in Lebanon from Israeli air strikes. Critics blame the US for enabling Israeli escalation and failing to prevent conflict. The international community’s lack of intervention in Gaza is also noted. Hezbollah views its actions as attempts to deter Israeli escalations. The region remains tense as both sides continue to engage in violence.
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