Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that Israel “did not want this war” with Hezbollah, asserting that the conflict was initiated by Iran’s proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah, on October 7 and 8. His comments followed heavy exchanges of fire between Israel and Lebanon, including an Israeli airstrike that killed senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil. Herzog emphasized that the world must support Israel, calling the situation a critical juncture. The recent violence includes Hezbollah’s vow of retaliation after deadly explosions, though Israel has not claimed responsibility for these attacks.