U.S. scrambling to prevent Israel-Hezbollah war amid Gaza ceasefire push

The Biden administration has grown extremely concerned that escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah in recent days will deteriorate into an all-out war — and is scrambling to prevent it, according to U.S. officials.Why it matters: Amid the highly sensitive push to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza, a full-blown war with the Lebanese militant group would dramatically exacerbate the regional crisis and draw the U.S. deeper into the conflict.Behind the scenes: The Biden administration has cautioned Israel in recent weeks against the notion of “a limited war” in Lebanon — warning…