Gaza War 2023-2024 Escalates with Explosions in Lebanon
Gaza War 2023-2024 Escalates with Explosions in Lebanon
A new wave of explosions has struck Lebanon after hand-held radios reportedly blew up across the country on Wednesday in regions with a significant Hezbollah presence. Witnesses and security sources indicated that these communication devices, which exploded on Wednesday, differ from the pagers that detonated on Tuesday, claiming 13 lives—including 10 Hezbollah members and two children—and injuring thousands.
On Wednesday, Hezbollah pledged to retaliate against Israel following the deadly explosions of pager devices primarily used by their members. This ongoing conflict is distinct from the broader issues stemming from the Gaza War.
(i) Hezbollah's leader, Hassan Nasrallah, is set to make a televised address at 5:00 pm (1400 GMT) on Thursday. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in Cairo that a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza could be the best approach to halt escalating violence in the Middle East.
Implications for the Region
- Rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah could impact the broader Middle East situation.
- Ceasefire discussions are critical to preventing further escalation.
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