It was just under a year ago that Hamas attacked Israel and there was a new war in Gaza.

But throughout that war, everyone's been trying to avoid a broader regional conflict.

We've heard it a million times.

As we've said from day one, we have an intense focus on preventing this conflict

from spreading.

Now, as we approach the one-year anniversary of those initial attacks in Israel, it looks

like we've never been closer to that broader conflict.

Thousands of pagers exploded in the hands and pockets of suspected members of Hezbollah.

The attacks were aimed at Hezbollah militants but exploded in civilian areas,

even in Beirut living rooms affecting families across the country.

It seems the fiery path to all-out war has begun in the hills of southern Lebanon.

The Israelis unleashed a massive aerial bombardment.

On today explained, we are heading to Lebanon.

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