The United States is trying to prevent a full-blown war between Israel and Lebanon, as tensions escalate following a deadly rocket attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 children.
The United States is making diplomatic efforts to prevent Israel from targeting Beirut or Lebanon’s vital infrastructure in retaliation for Saturday’s attack, which Israel blames on the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. Hezbollah has denied involvement, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Israeli officials have vowed a tough response, wishing to avoid a wider conflict. Two officials told Reuters that Israel was preparing for a limited military operation that would likely last several days.