Exploding pagers, a major Israeli strike in Beirut and Hezbollah attacks deep inside Israel have brought the two sides closer than they’ve been in years to a full-scale war.
Tag: Hezbollah
Fear Spreads in Beirut as Israel Steps Up Strikes
Lebanon’s Education Ministry ordered some schools to close amid warnings from Israel that it was intensifying strikes against Hezbollah and calls for residents to evacuate.
Why Is Israel Escalating Attacks Against Hezbollah?
Israel’s intensifying strikes show how determined it is to stop Hezbollah’s cross-border attacks — and how far it is from achieving that goal.
Northern Israel Braces for More Attacks From Hezbollah
Residents of Kiryat Bialik, a community near Haifa, were feeling vulnerable as the back-and-forth attacks escalated recently between Hezbollah and the Israeli military.
Israel and Hezbollah Threaten to Hit Harder, Raising Fears of All-Out War
A leader of the Iranian-backed militia said its latest barrage was “just the beginning,” and an Israeli military official said, “Our strikes will intensify.”
In a Hezbollah-Dominated Area of Beirut, a Mix of Defiance and Unease
Many residents of Dahiya were grappling with uncertainty over what comes next.
Videos From Kiryat Bialik Show Hezbollah Missile Striking Residential Area
An overnight barrage included around 150 rockets, cruise missiles and drones, Israel’s military said. Air defenses intercepted most, but the town of Kiryat Bialik suffered a direct hit.
For Israel, Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Take a Back Seat to Military Force
After years of failed deals and tit-for-tat violence, neither the Israelis nor the Palestinians believe their adversaries will ever negotiate in good faith.
Israeli Attacks in Lebanon Mark a Sharp Strategic Shift
The events of this week seem to indicate that Israel’s leaders have decided they can no longer live with the threat of Hezbollah on their northern border, analysts say.
A Week of Chaos Pushes Lebanon’s Doctors to the Limit
Exploding wireless devices maimed thousands. An Israeli airstrike on Friday flattened two buildings. Many doctors, exhausted, wonder how the country will cope if violence continues.