The Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates as blasts signal a dangerous new phase.
The recent wave of pager explosions in Lebanon has heightened tensions in an already volatile Middle East, pushing it closer to a regional conflict. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant stated that we are entering a new phase in the ongoing war, which has been marked by the year-long hostilities following Hamas’s attack on Israel in October 2023. With Hezbollah exchanging fire with Israel and the potential for escalation involving Iran and Yemen, the situation remains precarious. The center of conflict is shifting to northern Israel, raising alarms for the region’s stability.
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