On Saturday, a rocket from Lebanon killed at least 12 people in an Israeli-controlled town. The victims were primarily children as the rocket hit a soccer field. In retaliation, Israel fired strikes across Lebanon on Sunday. While Israel’s response did not reach levels of a major escalation, there are still fears that fallout could lead to an all-out war. Israel is blaming Hezbollah for the deadly rocket attack on Saturday, but Hezbollah is denying responsibility. Strong expectations that Israel may mount a bigger response remain. Analysts worry that further response from Israel could lead into intense conflict.
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