Ceasefire Hopes Dimmed as Israel Intensifies Strikes in Lebanon

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has taken a deadly turn, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing to launch "full force" strikes against the militant group until it halts its rocket attacks across the border. The escalation has dimmed hopes for a ceasefire proposed by US and European officials, which would have brought a 21-day halt to the fighting. As the situation continues to deteriorate, tens of thousands of people have been displaced, with many fleeing their homes in fear of Israeli airstrikes. The strikes have killed hundreds of people in Lebanon, including women and children, and have caused widespread destruction.Hezbollah has responded to the airstrikes by firing dozens of rockets into Israel, which have been intercepted or fallen in open areas. The group has also launched a drone attack against Israel, which was intercepted by the Israeli military. The situation has raised concerns about the potential for a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah, which could have devastating consequences for both countries. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has warned that another full-scale war could be devastating for both Israel and Lebanon.