Consequential escalation?

The alleged drone strike aimed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Caesarea on October 19 can thus far be called the greatest escalation in the already boiling war.

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Though there hasn't been any official claim regarding the attack, Netanyahu has accused that Hezbollah, backed by Iran, was behind the assassination attempt. In response, news reports suggest that Netanyahu-led Israel has already ramped up the attacks against its rivals including Hezbollah while the latter, too, is in a retaliatory mood. It will be interesting to note how long Israel can sustain the multi-front wars it has embroiled itself in. It is in war with Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza, and confrontations with Iran are also on the rise. Hezbollah has long been a formidable force in the region, heavily armed and financed by Iran. It must be noted here that Iran, which has played a central role in backing both Hezbollah and Hamas, seems intent on demonstrating its capability to strike at the heart of Israel through its proxies.