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Israeli military preparations are intensifying amid rising tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to prepare for potential military action, with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasizing the importance of remaining diplomatic, yet acknowledging that the window for peaceful resolution is closing rapidly. The escalation follows Hezbollah’s recent barrage of dozens of rockets into northern Israel, prompting the IDF to retaliate with strikes on over 140 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon—including weapons manufacturing sites, terror infrastructure, and observation posts.