Hezbollah in Lebanon has vowed to retaliate against Israel for a deadly attack that resulted in hundreds of paging devices used by its members exploding simultaneously. The incident killed nine people, including a 10-year-old girl, and wounded around 2,800 others. This attack came after Israel broadened the aims of the war to include Hezbollah in addition to Hamas.
Hezbollah blames Israel for the aggression and has promised to seek justice for the attack. Hospitals in Hezbollah strongholds were overwhelmed by the influx of casualties, highlighting the severity of the situation. The group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, will be addressing the nation soon to address the recent events.
Meanwhile, Israel’s spy agency, Mossad, is believed to have infiltrated the supply chain, leading to the detonation of the paging devices. The conflict between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah has resulted in widespread devastation, with casualties on both sides and displaced residents.
As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns to the region to revive cease-fire talks, tensions remain high, and the situation is fluid. The outcome of these discussions could determine the path forward in this ongoing conflict.