What caused the 2006 Lebanon War between Hezbollah and Israel?

The 2006 Lebanon War was triggered by a cross-border raid conducted by Hezbollah on July 12, 2006.12

Seeking to demonstrate the necessity of its continued armament following the 2005 withdrawal of Syrian forces from Lebanon, Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets into northern Israel to divert the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). During this diversion, Hezbollah fighters infiltrated the border, killing several Israeli soldiers and abducting two others. Hezbollah’s stated goal for this operation was to coerce Israel into releasing Lebanese prisoners held in Israeli jails.1234

In response, Israel launched a major military offensive into southern Lebanon, beginning with an extensive air campaign and followed by a ground operation aimed at pushing Hezbollah away from the border and recovering the captured soldiers. The resulting 34-day conflict led to significant casualties and displacement, ultimately ending in a stalemate that bolstered Hezbollah's standing in the Arab world.1234