US officials are increasingly concerned that an all-out war could break out between Israel and Hezbollah due to increasingly deeper attacks by the two sides, according to a CBS news report.
Some US officials tell the American network they believe recent Israeli strikes deeper in Lebanese territory are setting the stage for a broader operation, which would spark a war Israel cannot complete with Washington’s support.
Other US officials speaking to CBS say they are concerned over the scenario that intensifying Hezbollah rocket attacks will result in “unintended consequences” that give Israel cause to launch a major assault.
Hezbollah has upped its attacks after a strike this week that killed Taleb Sami Abdullah, its most senior commander to die by Israel’s hand since the round of violence started eight months ago.
The terror group began launching daily attacks on northern communities on October 8, saying it was doing so to support Hamas amid the war in Gaza.
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