Israel's military campaign against Hamas, following the October 7 attack, has significantly weakened the group by killing leaders and fighters and destroying much of Gaza. Despite these efforts, Hamas remains a formidable force.

Israel’s campaign is a high-risk strategy, in which Hezbollah’s ability to respond cannot be ignored.

Israel launched a massive strike on Lebanon Monday, killing 492 people, including 35 children, 58 women, and two medics in over a thousand separate airstrikes.