The war in Gaza risked spreading, with near-daily rocket attacks by Hezbollah and Israeli airstrikes displacing civilians. Initially, both sides seemed to avoid full escalation, but recent targeting of Hezbollah operatives by Israel has changed the dynamics. Hezbollah, formed in the 1980s during Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon, remained armed after Israel’s 2000 withdrawal, becoming Lebanon’s most powerful political force. The recent events raise questions about modern warfare and the potential for a ground war between Israel and Hezbollah.