Israel is attempting a risky strategy, increasing the intensity of its attacks in an attempt to force Hezbollah to back down, while raising the chances of an aggressive response that devolves into a land war.
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Israel Strikes Hezbollah as Nasrallah Vows Retribution
The Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, did not say how his group would respond to attacks on hand-held devices, which killed dozens when pagers and walkie-talkies exploded.
Israel Bombards Hezbollah as Group’s Leader Vows Retaliation
The Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, did not say how his group would respond to attacks on hand-held devices, which killed dozens when pagers and walkie-talkies exploded.
Wireless Device Explosions Are Latest High-Profile Attack Attributed to Israel.
Israel is believed to have conducted a series of clandestine attacks on adversaries linked to Iran in recent years, sometimes using highly innovative tactics.
Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Is Injured in Apparent Pager Attack, State Media Reports
The ambassador, Mojtaba Amini, lost an eye, according to two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps who were briefed on the attack.
What Are Pagers? Devices Exploded Across Lebanon
Pagers lack more modern navigation technologies so can be harder to track, but are still widely used in hospitals for their reliable service.
What to Know About the Explosions in Lebanon and Israel-Hezbollah Tensions
The seemingly coordinated blasts targeting Hezbollah members stoked fears of a broadening conflict.
Pager Attacks in Lebanon Puncture Hezbollah’s Image as Powerful Anti-Israel Force
Two series of coordinated attacks targeting the group’s wireless devices caused thousands of injuries, piercing the group’s rank and file and raising questions about how it will respond.
Israeli Defense Minister Tells U.S. Military Action Against Hezbollah Is Needed
Meeting with a senior Biden administration adviser, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said “the only way” for Israel to return its displaced citizens to the northern border is through military action against Hezbollah.
Houthis Launch Missile at Central Israel
The rare attack was an illustration of the evolving conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iranian proxies.