Memories of death and destruction during the 2006 war between Hezbollah and Israel are still ripe among Lebanese people who have yet to recover. Meanwhile, it's in a deep economic crisis.
Potential outcomes include a temporary Israeli re-occupation, the return of the Palestinian Authority or even a disarmed Hamas to rule in Gaza or even international peacekeepers being deployed.
As Israel ponders its next steps, caution should be the operating word. Israel should set realistic and gradual goals to degrade Hamas while fostering hope for an actual resolution of the conflict.
The BBC, which prides itself on impartiality, has been attacked by both sides for refusing to call Hamas terrorists and for labelling pro-Palestinian protesters as supporters of Hamas.
From a devalued currency to a disproportionate impact on the tech sector and a collapse in foreign investment, the problems caused by Netanyahu's political crisis will be worse during open conflict
With Israel calling up 360,000 reservists, mostly tech workers, to take part in the war on Gaza, the second largest technology ecosystem in the world after Silicon Valley is threatened with collapse.
While the IDF wants to degrade Hamas's military capabilities, the ground operation comes with a host of political and tactical risks. Al Majalla explains.
The deliberate escalation of Iranian proxies against US forces in the region is clearly intended as a warning against continued American support for Israel's war on Gaza
After seismic events shift Palestinian politics, it is time to look at the transformed circumstances of a long struggle, as well as the factors that always defy change throughout turbulent times
Last year's 12-day war with Iran was ostensibly aimed at its nuclear programme. This time, the regime is significantly weakened, presenting an opportunity Israel may feel it can't miss.
Pressure builds on Venezuela after Trump appoints himself 'acting president'. With Colombia, Mexico and Cuba seemingly also in the line of fire, they will be closely watching what happens in Caracas.
It remains unclear if Damascus's move to kick the Kurds out of Aleppo will pressure the SDF to implement the 10 March deal to integrate its forces into the Syrian army or harden its resolve to resist
The UAE backs southern Yemenis who want secession, while Saudi Arabia wants a unified Yemen. Egypt also favours unity, but is close to both Gulf states, putting it in a difficult position.
Recently declassified meeting minutes between the two leaders show how Washington was well aware of Moscow's grievances over NATO expansion, but went ahead anyway