Escalating Tensions in the Middle East

Israel's Air Force conducted airstrikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters, following a previous strike that resulted in the deaths of at least nine individuals. These actions are part of a broader conflict, with Israeli airstrikes causing significant casualties in Lebanon, where over a thousand people have died and about one million residents have been displaced. In response to a recent missile attack by Iran, Israel vowed to take decisive action, while the U.S. administration called for a proportional response. Former national security adviser John Bolton criticized this approach, arguing that a stronger response by Israel is necessary to deter further aggression from Iran.