 Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged almost daily cross-border fire since October 7th when Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel. The U.S. has been trying to ensure the fighting in the north doesn't erupt into a broader regional conflict. Some foreign governments such as Canada, Germany and the Netherlands have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon. Jackie Northam, NPR News. It's 4.32 and with Vermont Public News, I'm Mary Angish.