Hezbollah Rocket Attack Kills Two in Israel

Israel experienced a wave of violence recently, highlighted by a knife attack in Hadera that injured eight people and coincided with a deadly rocket barrage from Hezbollah that killed two individuals in Kiryat Shmona. The stabbing suspect, an Israeli-Arab man with a criminal history, was subdued by armed residents before police arrived. The attacks are part of an escalating conflict involving Hamas in the south and Hezbollah in the north, prompting discussions between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Biden about potential retaliatory actions against Iran. The Biden administration has urged Israel to ensure any response remains proportionate and avoid targeting Iranian facilities. As tensions rise, the Israeli government faces pressure regarding its military strategy amidst fears of a broader regional conflict.