U.S. Alarmed by Golan Heights Attack, Fears Regional War

The Biden administration is expressing heightened concern after a deadly rocket attack from Lebanon killed 12 people in the Golan Heights, potentially igniting an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah.

"What happened could be the trigger we have been worried about and tried to avoid for 10 months," a U.S. official told Axios, underscoring the precariousness of the situation.

Compounding the tension is the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Without a ceasefire, the official noted, the risk of a broader war involving Israel and Hezbollah grows, which could significantly exacerbate the regional crisis.