Attacks by Israel, Hezbollah could fuel Mideast war. Or could they ease tensions? USA TODAYThe Middle East may have backed off from the brink of a regional war – for now CNNWith Israel’s attack on Lebanon, the prospect of peace seems even further out of reach | Simon Tisdall The GuardianJonathan Schanzer warns it will ‘get serious’ if there is escalation in the Middle East Fox NewsHostage Deal or Escalation: Netanyahu Leads Israel to a Perilous Crossroads Haaretz