Israeli Forces Heighten Attacks in Gaza, Lebanon as US Leaders Focus on Iran

Israel continues to wage war on two fronts this week – to the north in Lebanon and the south in Gaza. The battles with the remnants of Hamas and Hezbollah come as a showdown with Iran and its nuclear program looms over the Middle East.

The Israel Defense Forces struck dozens of Hezbollah rocket launcher sites on Saturday, the largest attack since the ceasefire. The attacks follow a rocket launch from southern Lebanon toward the Galilee.

Israel called it a blatant violation of the ceasefire. Hezbollah denies they were responsible but the IDF claims the terror group continues to operate in the area. 

In Gaza, the military operation is expanding as another IDF division prepares to enter the fighting. The operations have been ongoing since the end of the ceasefire and the refusal by Israel to continue any negotiations while "under fire."