Hezbollah has fired hundreds of rockets into northern Israel, while Israeli jets have struck over 1,600 targets in Lebanon. Residents of northern Israel are facing anxiety and disruption as schools close and air raid sirens sound. Some hope that Israel's actions will finally end the threat of Hezbollah, while others view the rising violence with resignation. The situation has forced tens of thousands to leave their homes and has left large areas of the border almost deserted. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been under pressure to bring evacuated residents back to their homes.