Almost one year after launching its war on Hamas in Gaza, Israel has turned its focus on Lebanon, significantly ratcheting up the air campaign against its archenemy Hezbollah.

Nearly 700 people have been killed in Lebanon this week, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Israel has dramatically escalated strikes, saying it is targeting Hezbollah’s military capacities and senior Hezbollah commanders.

Israel's punishing bombardment of Hezbollah targets and more in Lebanon continued Wednesday, killing dozens more in addition to the hundreds already killed and thousands injured. The Israel Defense Forces also look to be preparing a ground invasion and both the Prime Minister and his top generals warn they may soon cross into southern Lebanon.