Israel is now fighting on 3 fronts as airstrikes and violence escalate across the Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and Syria

• Israel is now waging war on three fronts — the Palestinian territories, Lebanon, and Syria.
• As the conflict spreads, the US is beefing up its military presence in the region.
• US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said it was in response to "recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces."

Following the Palestinian militant group Hamas' attacks on Israel on October 7, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war on the group.

Now, that conflict is spilling over into the neighboring countries of Lebanon and Syria as Israel ramps up airstrikes on the two Arab states.