Military Invasion and Assassination
launched a "limited" military invasion of , targeting Hezbollah positions and moving troops to the Lebanese border after days of airstrikes.
The assassination of Hezbollah's leader, , in a suburb bombing marked a significant escalation in the conflict, aiming to weaken Hezbollah's command and control.
Regional and International Dynamics
Despite heavy losses and displacement in Lebanon, Iran's response has been measured, prioritizing its strategic interests and avoiding deep involvement in the conflict, though it has threatened a "crushing response" to further Israeli actions.
The has reportedly abandoned a peace plan for Hezbollah-Israel conflict but remains supportive of Israel's actions against Hezbollah, while the international community watches for potential regional fallout.