"Assassination of Hamas Leader Stirs Tensions Amidst Israeli-Hezbollah Hostility"

Hezbollah and Israel have both indicated a reluctance to escalate the conflict following the assassination of Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut. Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned of a strong response if Israel expanded the war to Lebanon but stopped short of threatening immediate action. Israel has not confirmed involvement in Arouri's death but continues its offensive against Hamas in Gaza. The U.S. believes neither side desires a full-scale war. Meanwhile, the conflict has resulted in significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with ongoing Israeli military operations and high Palestinian death tolls.