Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has warned Israel of "tough retribution and just punishment" following a series of unprecedented attacks targeting his organization. The attacks involved explosives hidden in thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies, resulting in widespread casualties and damage.
On Tuesday, simultaneous explosions from pagers killed 12 people and injured up to 2,800 across Lebanon. The next day, walkie-talkie explosions killed 25 more and injured over 450, causing panic and raising concerns about a potential escalation into full-scale war between Hezbollah and Israel.
In response to the attacks, Israeli warplanes conducted extensive strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday, marking some of the heaviest bombardment since the conflict began in October. Nasrallah, speaking in a televised address, criticized the attacks as a severe breach of security and promised retaliation both where Israel expects it and where it does not.
Lebanese authorities have taken measures to manage the situation, including controlled detonations of suspicious devices and bans on certain communication equipment at the airport. Hezbollah's security breach, described as the largest since its establishment, has been a major setback for the group, which has historically prided itself on its security measures.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are intensifying, with senior diplomats from the US, UK, Germany, France, and Italy meeting in Paris ahead of a UN Security Council session. The US has warned against further escalation, and the Lebanese Foreign Minister has expressed concern that the attacks could signal a broader conflict.
In Israel, a man named Moti Maman was arrested for allegedly plotting high-profile assassinations, a plot the Israeli authorities claim was backed by Iran.
As the situation remains tense, Nasrallah has vowed to continue the fight against Israel until a ceasefire in Gaza is achieved. The conflict has already claimed over 500 lives in Lebanon and caused significant disruption in northern Israel, with ongoing military actions and humanitarian concerns.
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