Tensions along the Israel–Lebanon border have sharply escalated after two Israeli soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah attack during an engineering operation near the border community of Manara. The Israel Defense Forces say a bulldozer was struck by a projectile, possibly an anti-tank missile or mortar, triggering a fire that killed the troops and wounded another officer. Soon after, Hezbollah launched large rocket barrages toward northern Israel, with sirens sounding across Haifa and nearby cities. Israeli media reported dozens of rockets and drone attacks within minutes, forcing thousands of civilians into shelters. The intense exchanges have raised fears that the confrontation could escalate into a broader regional conflict.