Israel has escalated hostilities with Hezbollah, bombing southern Lebanon and claiming to have thwarted an Iran-backed assassination plot against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials. This follows a series of deadly explosions of Hezbollah's communication devices, including hand-held radios and booby-trapped pagers, resulting in over 30 deaths and thousands of injuries. The alleged plot involved an Israeli businessman who was reportedly recruited by Iran and smuggled into the country for discussions on carrying out the assassination. In retaliation for Hezbollah's missile fire, Israel targeted multiple Hezbollah sites, including weapons storage facilities. The ongoing conflict is viewed as part of a broader confrontation with Iran, which supports both Hezbollah and Hamas. Tensions are mounting as military resources are shifted to the northern border, with fears of a full-scale war reminiscent of past conflicts.