Israel’s northern border was quiet after U.S. officials conveyed messages to Syria that hostilities would escalate if Damascus did not rein in Hezbollah, Israeli security officials said. Hezbollah officials are nonetheless vowing to avenge last Friday’s Israeli bombing raids on Lebanon.
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