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Despite this diplomatic opening, skepticism remains high among Israeli officials, who insist on maintaining the right to conduct preemptive strikes against Hezbollah targets. Meanwhile, violence continues on the ground: Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon have targeted populated neighborhoods, killing civilians, while Hezbollah has launched over 100 rockets into northern Israel in recent days, causing injuries and damage. Interceptions by Israel’s Iron Dome have prevented many, but some rockets have caused significant destruction.