Israeli President Isaac Herzog defended the escalation in violence against Hezbollah, citing the group’s daily rocket attacks from Lebanon that have displaced 100,000 Israelis. On CBS’ Face the Nation, Herzog emphasized that Israel’s actions, including a strike in Beirut killing senior Hezbollah commanders, are responses to ongoing aggression. Tensions rose further after a high-tech attack in Lebanon killed 37 Hezbollah militants. Herzog dismissed claims of seeking full-blown war, stressing Israel’s preference for a diplomatic resolution despite Hezbollah and Hamas leaders’ refusal to engage.