The Pentagon says the U.S. is sending additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that is raising the risk of a greater regional war.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns the Lebanese people of increased operations against Hezbollah, as U.S. sends more troops to Middle East.

Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, declined to say exactly how many troops were deploying, citing operational security.

The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East in response to a sharp spike in violence between Israel and Hezbollah forces in Lebanon that has raised the risk of a greater regional war, the Pentagon said Monday.

WASHINGTON: The United States is sending a small number of additional troops to the Middle East given escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, the Pentagon said on Monday (Sep 23), d

Announcement comes amid sharp escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah, but no details were provided on the number of forces or their mandate

Netanyahu to the people of Lebanon: "I have a message for the people of Lebanon: Israel's war is not with you. It's with Hezbollah."

"Residents of Lebanese villages: The raids will begin in the near future; evacuate the houses where Hezbollah weapons are hidden immediately! Hezbollah is lying to you and sacrificing you."

Fears are rising of a full-blown war in the Middle East as Israel and Hezbollah take each other head-on with attacks and counter-attacks. What will be the impact of a full-blown war on both Israel and Lebanon?