Israel has ruled out a ceasefire with Hezbollah and fighting between the two sides is increasing, with top Hezbollah military commanders killed.<br /><br />Escalation between the two sides is fueling fears that the conflict will soon expand beyond many borders.<br /><br />But how close is the Middle East to a major conflict?<br /><br />#israel #lebanon #hezbollah #iran #middleeast #conflict <br /><br />