Rockets pierce the sky, a hundred jets respond Lebanon's south ablaze, launchers fall silent Retaliation swift, drones and missiles fly Lives lost on both sides, homes turned to dust Leaders speak of defense, not war's appetite Yet each strike feeds the cycle, peace grows distant

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Israel and Hezbollah exchange heavy fire in major escalation

Hezbollah says it fired hundreds of rockets after Israel says it launched pre-emptive strikes.

Diplomats scramble, seeking elusive calm While civilians count the cost in tears and blood Border tensions simmer, threatening to boil A region holds its breath, praying for restraint