What is Hezbollah in Lebanon: Catalyst for Middle East war or path to peace?

The escalating conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has captured global attention as the risk of a wider Middle East war looms. For weeks, Israelis have been on edge, anticipating a major attack by Hezbollah in retaliation for Israel’s assassination of a senior Hezbollah commander, Fuad Shukur, in Beirut last month.
For now, the recent strikes might serve to ease tensions temporarily, but the underlying conflict remains unresolved, with the potential to reignite at any moment.
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