Hezbollah launched an attack on Israel, firing around 320 Katyusha rockets at 11 Israeli bases and military sites. The attack may have appeared less significant due to a pre-emptive strike by the Israel Defense Forces carried out by dozens of fighter jets. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the hostilities were not over. The tension between the two countries has heightened following the assassinations of a Hezbollah leader and a Hamas political leader, for which Iran has vowed retaliation. Iran has not yet taken action, but its foreign minister has stated that any response will be measured and calculated. Despite the support from the United States, Israel is being criticized for losing its deterrence power, as evidenced by the Hezbollah attack. The situation remains tense, with both Israel and Iran on edge and prepared for further conflict. Chantal Da Silva reports on the situation for NBC News Digital from London, with contributions from Matt Bradley and Aaron Gilchrist.
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