The fight against Hamas has strained the Israeli military, with soldiers receiving little respite, officials citing army shortages, the economy facing its steepest decline in years, and growing public pressure for a ceasefire and a hostage deal.

These latest attacks come amid stalled negotiations to secure a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict playing out along Israel’s southern border, with Hamas in Gaza.

BEIRUT: The relentless exchanges of fire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah of recent days have stoked fears the long-time foes are moving inexorably towards all-out war, despite international appeals for restraint.