Attacks are a ‘staggering blow’ to Hezbollah, retired IDF general says
Assaf Orion, a retired Israel Defense Forces (IDF) brigadier general and a current international fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, agreed that the recent attacks in Lebanon are likely the work of Israel, dealing a significant blow to Hezbollah. The attacks have disrupted command and operational levels, causing a lack of trust in security. Orion suggests that a ceasefire in Gaza may be the only way to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Japanese firm: Radio ‘discontinued 10 years ago’
Japanese firm Icom has clarified that the radio devices used in the attacks on Hezbollah fighters were discontinued a decade ago, raising questions about how they were obtained and tampered with. The firm emphasized that their export program adheres to strict Japanese security and trade regulations. This revelation adds complexity to the investigation into the attacks and the origin of the devices.
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Attack ‘must be state-sponsored’: expert tells DW
Melinda Haas, a professor of international affairs, believes the recent attacks on Hezbollah indicate state sponsorship due to their geographic extent and technical complexity. She suggests that the attacks aim to convey a message of reach and capability to Hezbollah. Israel has not commented on the incidents, while the White House has called for de-escalation of tensions between the parties involved.
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