The Israel-Hamas war has already forced U.S. military action. Is war with Hezbollah next?

Is a wider Middle East war — expanding beyond the borders of Gaza and Israel — inevitable? The question arises following recent escalations in the region. Washington has sent key diplomats for high-stakes meetings with Arab and Israeli leaders. Hezbollah, a heavily armed non-state group, has massive military capabilities and is estimated to be ten times stronger than Hamas. An all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah would have devastating consequences for both sides and for Lebanon, which is already dealing with economic and political crises. The risk of a full-scale war grows with each passing hour, as both sides try to avoid a situation spiraling out of control.